SARASOTA, FL – Looking for something fun to do on St. Patrick’s Day? Here are some parties and other events planned for the Sarasota area on Thursday.
Shamrock St. Patrick’s Day Block Party
Shamrock Pub, 2257 Ringling Blvd.
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4 p.m. to 11:45 p.m.
This free event features beer, music and food outside in front of the square with performances by Blue Skye Pipe and Drums, Irish dancers Sassy Lassies, Andy Thomas, piper William Howard, by Tuff Son and Paul Fournier. All proceeds will benefit the Sarasota City Soccer Club.
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St. Patrick’s Day at Irish 31
Irish 31, 3750 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota
Starts at noon
Enjoy live music all day with themed cocktails, green beer, corned beef and coleslaw, plus contests and giveaways.
Sarasota Kindergarten and Art Center, 1670 10th Way, Sarasota
Starts at 10 a.m.
Come find the leprechaun’s lost gold in the garden and pick up a St. Patrick’s Day gift bag at this family-friendly event. The event is included in the admission price.
1968 Tarpon Center Drive, Venice
Lunch, 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; dinner, 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Enjoy Irish specialties for lunch and dinner and $5 Guinness all day. And submit your application for the annual limerick competition by 11:59 p.m. Wednesday.
Pub Paddy’s Day Block Party 32
Pub 32 Irish Pub & Kitchen, 8383 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota
11:30 a.m. to 1 a.m.
Enjoy bands, pipers and Irish dancers, plus raffles and a best-dressed contest. Your favorite Irish food and drink are available for purchase. $5 general admission entry. The VIP Pub Pass includes a whiskey tasting and a pint of your choice.
St. Patrick’s Day Sunset Polo Bash
Sarasota Polo Club, 8201 Club Lane, Sarasota
4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Enjoy exciting polo action, food, drink and stomp against the backdrop of the breathtaking sunset at this weekly, St. Patrick’s Day themed event.
British Open Pub, 367 Jacaranda Blvd., Venice
Noon to 10 p.m.
Enjoy food, drink and a full day of entertainment, including the Seamus McCarthy Band, Irish Fiddler, Pipe and Drum Band, Celtic Conundrum and My Friend John.
St. Patrick’s Day at Big Top Brewing
Big Top Brewing, 975 Cattlemen Road, Sarasota
From 7 a.m. to closing
Big Top Brewing is kicking off St. Patrick’s Day with a free pancake breakfast at 7 a.m. The Prodigal Sons will perform at 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. and the brewery will release its dry Irish stout.
Lynches Pub & Grub, 19 N. Boulevard of Presidents, Sarasota
11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Enjoy over 80 Irish whiskeys, green beers and Irish food. Musical acts scheduled throughout the day include the Jacobites and the GoodBye Eddie Band.
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