St. Patrick's Day falls on a Sunday this year, and many of our local Irish pubs and other venues will take advantage of the occasion with celebrations not only on March 17 proper, but the whole weekend. Yet most of these events will feature plenty of libations, favorite Irish dishes such as corned beef and cabbage, and live music and dance. Here are the top St. Patrick's Day celebrations taking place in Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte counties this year, presented in roughly chronological order. 7-11 p.m. Saturday; Old Main Street, Bradenton; facebook.com/bradentonsaliveSt. Paddy’s Trip to AmericaIrish-American balladeer Dwight Sullivan performs a St. Patrick’s Day program of classic Irish song favorites, and Irish humor and history with scenes from modern Ireland. of Presidents, Sarasota; 941-388-5550; lynches.pubSt. Patrick's Day at T.J. Carney'sThe downtown Venice restaurant will celebrate St. Patrick's Day with live music and entertainment by Ken McBride, step dancers and bagpipers.

Source: The Herald March 11, 2024 15:00 UTC