The Saint is marching in!
St. Patrick’s Day falls on a Friday this year, so your celebration of Ireland’s patron saint can last all weekend. The Guinness will be flowing at every Irish pub in Brooklyn, but we’ve put together a list of the best events on St. Paddy’s and beyond, so you can dedicate your time to washing down some corned beef with a pint or five:
My green Haven
Beloved neighborhood pub the Irish Haven will host a full weekend of festivities to celebrate St. Patrick, opening at 8 am on March 17 for those who want to throw back some Guinness before heading to Manhattan’s parade. And starting at 2 pm, help yourself to the bar’s free corned beef, cabbage, and potatoes — it is all gratis as long as you buy a drink. Saturday boasts drink specials and an Irish rock cover band playing tunes by Thin Lizzy, the Pogues, and Van Morrison. The weekend will culminate with traditional Irish band the Brooklyn Bards, who will hit the stage on Sunday at 7 pm.
Irish Haven (5721 Fourth Ave. at 58th Street in Sunset Park), March 17–19. Free.
A Wicked time
Bay Ridge’s most elegant Irish spot, the Wicked Monk, celebrates the holiday by holding its weekly Sunday session of traditional Irish music on St. Patrick’s Day itself, starting at 5:30 pm. Sip a stout and enjoy the music — or if you can play the fiddle, feel free to join in!
Wicked Monk [9510 Third Ave. between 95th and 96th streets in Bay Ridge, (347) 497–5152. www.wicke
Ballads and booze
Spending St. Paddy’s day getting hammered plays to a ridiculous stereotype of the Irish — one that drinking and singing group Three Pints Shy plays right into! The five-member band performs both new and traditional drinking songs, and its repertoire includes the boozy tunes that “Whisky in the Jar,” “Donald, Where’s Your Trousers?” and “I’ll Never Drink Again.” Bands the Rascals & Rogues and the Waysties follow, and the bar will have Jameson drink specials all night.
The Way Station (683 Washington Ave. between St. Marks Avenue and Prospect Place in Prospect Heights, (347) 627–4949, www.thewa
Green screen
Take a break from boozing for a silly, semi-Irish flick featuring Ice-T taking on an evil leprechaun played by Warwick Davis. “Leprechaun in the Hood” will screen at Nitehawk Cinema just after midnight on Friday and Saturday nights.
“Leprechaun in the Hood” at Nitehawk Cinema (136 Metropolitan Ave. at Berry Street in Williamsburg, www.niteh
Slainte Slope
Park Slope’s 42nd annual St. Patrick’s Day parade will hit the streets on the Sunday after St. Patrick’s day. This year’s procession will be led by James Houlihan, the owner of Windsor Terrace institution Farrell’s Bar and Grill, and the parade will feature plenty of bagpipes, kilts, and brogues.
Park Slope St. Patrick’s Day Parade (Starting at 15th Street and Prospect Park West, www.brook
Bay’s big day
Bay Ridgites will have an extra week to build up their supply of Irish pride, since the enormous annual Bay Ridge St. Patrick’s Day Parade will kick off on March 26 this year. The 30-block procession will include floats, marching bands, and (of course) plenty of bagpipes.
Bay Ridge St. Patrick’s Day Parade (Starting at Third Avenue and Marine Street in Bay Ridge, www.brpar
Updated to replace a canceled event.
