St. Paddy’s Day highlights: Columbus event guide

So you’re looking to find your inner Irishman today? Here’s how!

Researching where to spend your St. Paddy’s Day can be exhausting. After all, you need all the energy you can get for revelry and merriment! So, in chronological order here are some of the best places to get festive today.

St. Patrick’s Day Parade @ Hills Market — Start your day off at 10:30 a.m. with pints and snacks at Hills Market. The parade starts at 11:30 a.m. sharp, so hopefully you’ll be “warmed-up” enough to cheer loudly without any shame. More info

Bourbon Barrel Resistor Release Party @ Actual Brewing Company — Lasting a full 12 hours, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Actual Brewing Company is celebrating the release of their Bourbon Barrel Resistor Irish Red Ale. Burgers and plenty of Uber drivers available as well. More info

St. Paddy’s Day Celebration @ Lineage Brewing Company — Another 11-to-11 celebration, Lineage Brewing Company is kicking things off with a special menu brunch from 11-2, and turning up at 5:30 p.m. with The Shamrock Club, who will be providing music on Irish pipes and drums. Select $3 drafts until 9 p.m. More info

St. Patrick’s Day @ The Walrus — The crew at The Walrus is starting early and ending late. Opening at 11 a.m., the festivities really kick off at 9 p.m. and last until 1 a.m. with live music and a late-night dance party. More info

20th Anniversary St. Patrick’s Day Celebration @ Flannagan’s — Hosted by country music station WCOL 92.3, Flannagan’s is partying all day both indoors and outdoors in their massive heated tent. Expect to hear DJs spinning tunes and a live performance by the Columbus Police & Fire Pipes & Drums later in the day. More info

Irish Music @ Byrne’s Pub — Byrne’s Pub in Grandview is hosting a day of Irish Music starting at 1 p.m., including The Drowsy Lads and the Rice Brothers. See the link for the full lineup! More info

Sweetwater Sessions @ Woodlands Tavern — The music starts at 4 p.m. at Woodlands Tavern, including the Hocking River String Band, Electric Orange Peel, Subterranean, Cowboy Hillbilly Hippie Folk, and more. More info

The Liner Notes play Thin Lizzy’s Jailbreak @ Big Room Bar — The Liner Notes pay tribute to Irish rock band Thin Lizzy by playing their classic album “Jailbreak” in its entirety. Also playing is local rock band Beggars. Doors open at 8 p.m. More info

The Kells @ Natalie’s Coal Fired Pizza — Enjoy the intimate atmosphere of Natalie’s along with the traditional Irish music of The Kells. Traditional instruments and intricate vocal harmonies define their sound. Music starts at 9 p.m. More info

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