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St. Patrick’s Day is approaching on Sunday, March 17, but the festivities are already in full swing across the DFW area. Here’s a roundup of events and celebrations happening this week:
**Dallas**
– **Dallas St. Patrick’s Parade & Festival**: Hosted by the Dallas Mavs, this is the 43rd edition of the St. Patrick’s Day parade. The festival runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with the parade kicking off at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 16. The route starts at Blackwell Street and ends on SMU Boulevard.
– **St. Paddy’s Day Dash 5k**: A part of the Dallas parade festivities, this 5k begins at 6:30 a.m. on Saturday. Participants can enjoy access to a free beer garden and even participate in a donut eating contest.
– **Lower Greenville Block Party**: This all-day event starts at 9 a.m. on Saturday, March 16, featuring three music stages, beer tents, and participation from several restaurants. Shuttle services will be available from Mockingbird Station, and bars will remain open until 2 a.m. with a $20 cash entry fee.
– **Dallas Official St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl**: Take part in a pub crawl visiting some of the city’s best bars. Tickets include 2-3 drinks, access to an after-party, and other drink specials. Check-in is from 1-4 p.m. on Sunday, March 17.
**Fort Worth**
– **Cowtown Goes Green**: Enjoy Irish-Western fun at the Stockyards on Saturday, March 16, featuring a special matinee Stockyards Championship Rodeo and a parade. Live music, armadillo races, pony rides, and more will also be part of the festivities.
– **St. Patrick’s Day Half Marathon & 5k**: Runners can participate in a 1 mile fun run, 5k, or a half marathon, with runners over 21 receiving a wristband for Martin House beer.
– **Fort Worth’s Best St. Patrick’s Day Weekend Bar Crawl**: This bar crawl spans both Saturday and Sunday, offering discounts and free admission to participating bars from 4-10 p.m.
**Frisco**
– **Rail Yard**: Live music will be playing from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Sunday, accompanied by green drinks and specials.
– **PGA Frisco**: Ryder Cup Grille will be serving green beer and Irish-themed food all day on Sunday, March 17. Reservations can be made via OpenTable.
– **FC Dallas Celebration**: A pre-match party will take place on Saturday, March 16 from 5 – 7 p.m. for ticket holders, featuring food, beverages, and a live DJ.
**Mansfield**
– **Pickle Parade and Palooza**: Join the Pickle Queens and celebrate the world’s only St. Paddy’s Pickle Parade on March 16 in the pickle capital of Texas.
Various pubs across DFW are also hosting St. Patrick’s Day specials and events, including Cantina Laredo, Gillespie’s Tavern, The Holy Grail Pub, Lochland’s Pub, Quater Bar, The Skellig, Blackfriar Pub, and many others. Enjoy drink deals, live music, and festive atmospheres throughout the week.