The Emerald Isle is an ocean away, but everyone is a little Irish on St. Patrick’s Day. Whether you prefer to celebrate with a parade, Irish music or just eat some corned beef and cabbage you can find it this weekend in Southwest Florida. For more events, go to naplesnews.com/stpatricksday.
FRIDAY, MARCH 16
■ Party in the parking lot
What: Irish fare and concert by U2 tribute band
When: 7 to 9:30 p.m.
Where: Fitzgeralds, 9070 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs
Information: 239-949-2111
■ St. Patrick's Day kickoff party
What: Drink specials including $5 Guinness, Smithwicks and Harp, $5 car bombs and Jameson shots. Live music with GLT from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
When: Starting at 3 p.m.
Where: The Pub Naples, 9118 Strada Place, Naples
Information: 239-594-2748
SATURDAY, MARCH 17
■ St. Patrick's Day
What: Live music during the day, karaoke starting at 9 p.m.
When: Starting at 7 a.m.
Where: Grumpy's Ale House, 8935 U.S. 41 N., Naples
Information: 239-566-3200
■ St. Patrick's Day celebration
What: Includes traditional Irish fare, music and beer
When: Starting at 8 a.m.
Where: McCabe's Irish Pub, 699 Fifth Ave. S., Naples
Information: 239-403-7170
Outdoor entertainment schedule: 1 to 3:30 p.m. West of Galway, 1:50 to 2:50 p.m. Irish Step Dancers & Celtic Spirit School of Irish Dance, 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Steve Farst Trio, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Rick Krive, 9 p.m. to midnight the Derek Trenholm Band
Pub entertainment schedule: 1 to 3 p.m. Cliff Erickson, 3 to 6 p.m. Matt Jolie, 6 p.m. to midnight Jerry Pellegrino
■ St. Patrick's Day celebration
What: Kegs and eggs from 8 to 10 a.m., Irish food and drink specials including: $3 green beer, $5 Guinness, Smithwicks and Harp, $5 car bombs and Jameson shots
When: 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: The Pub Naples, 9118 Strada Place, Naples
Information: 239-594-2748
Entertainment schedule: Deb and the Dynamics noon to 4 p.m. and Pub Mustard 6 to 10 p.m.
■ Rookery Bay
What: Buy-one, get-one-free admission if both guests wear green, for up to four people. Naturalist-led programs at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. will discuss wildlife "green" camouflage.
When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center, 300 Tower Road, Naples.
Cost: $5 adults, $3 children 6-12, free children under 6
Information: 239-417-6310
■ Flag raising
What: Tribute to veterans and active military and public service personnel. Performers from Opera Naples' young artist program will perform Irish songs
When: 9:30 a.m.
Where: The Dock at Crayton Cove, 845 12th Ave. S., Naples
■ 34th annual St. Patrick's Day parade
What: Parade featuring pipe bands, Irish step dancers, local high school marching bands, clowns, stilt walkers, floats and St. Patrick
When: 11 a.m.
Where: Begins at St. Ann Church, corner of Third Street South and Ninth Avenue South, Naples; north on Third Street South; turning onto Fifth Avenue South; down Eighth Street South; and ending at Crayton Cove, Naples.
Something else: This year’s grand marshal is Colleen O’Sullivan Kvetko, president and CEO of Shamrock Bank of Florida. The 2012 Little Miss Smiling Irish Eyes is Emily Jodi Oplt, a third grader at the Village School of Naples.
Information: 239-436-0050
■ St. Patrick’s Day Bash
What: Day of food, games and competitions
When: Starting at 11:30 a.m.
Where: Fitzgeralds, 9070 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs
Cost: $5 cover
Entertainment schedule: Noon to 6 p.m. No Nay Never Band, 2:30 and 8:30 p.m. Harp and Thistle Band, 2:30 and 8:30 p.m. West of Galway, 3:30 and 7:30 p.m. Tir Na Nog
Something else: VIP Patio dining deal, includes table, limited complimentary drinks, choice of entrée and chance to win a trip to Ireland, $55.
Information: 239-949-2111
SUNDAY, MARCH 18
■ Hair of the Dog that Bit You
What: Brunch with Bloody Mary Bar and Brunch Cocktails.
When: 11 a.m.
Where: The Pub Naples, 9118 Strada Place, Naples
Information: 239-594-2748
■ Celtic Spectacular
What: Jigs, folk songs, reels and choral music featuring Kellyn Celtic Arts Irish Dance Academy and William Larsen, principal flute of the Southwest Florida Symphony
When: 3 p.m.
Where: First Baptist Church, 1735 Jackson St., Fort Myers.
Cost: Free, donations benefit Footsteps to the Future
Information: 239-334-7747
IRISH FOOD
The following restaurants will offer Irish specials on Saturday
■ Artichoke and Company: Corned beef and cabbage, Shepherd’s pie, glazed carrots, parsley new potatoes and Irish soda bread for 10 or more people, $14 per person. Pick-up is at 1410 Rail Head Blvd., North Naples. 239-263-6979
■ Capt. Brien’s Seafood & Raw Bar: Corned beef and cabbage meal, $13.99 lunch 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and $17.99 dinner 3 p.m. to close. 599 S. Collier Blvd., Marco Island. 239- 389-6900
■ Charlie Chiang's: Go green roll, $10; green dragon roll, $16; crispy green onion pancake $5; green jade soup, $4, green ma-la noodles, $10; and a green combo in a Bento Box, $20.99. 4 p.m. to close. 12200 U.S. 41 N., North Naples.239-593-6688
■ Larry’s Lunch Box: Corned beef and cabbage with potatoes, carrots and a slice of rye bread, $12.95. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at 2650 Airport-Pulling Road, East Naples. 239-775-2500
■ Mel’s Diner: Corned beef and cabbage with boiled potatoes and carrots and split pea soup, $11.99. Bring your passport that has been stamped in Ireland and you will receive a free beer. 3650 U.S. 41 N., Naples, 239-643-9898 and 12035 Collier Blvd., Golden Gate, 239-455-4242
■ Skillets: Breakfast of corned beef hash over Irish potatoes Colcannon served with an Irish rock cake scone for $9.75. Corned beef melt topped with Dubliner Irish cheese over an Irish muffin with Irish potatoes Colcannon for $10 for lunch. 5461 Airport-Pulling Road N., North Naples, 239-566-1999; 4170 U.S. 41 N., Naples, 239-262-3788; and 9174 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs, 239-992-9333
■ The Wharf Tavern Restaurant: Traditional corned beef and cabbage dinner, $21.99 and Irish lobster with French fries and cole slaw, $15.99. From 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at 909 10th St. S., Naples. 239-331-4053
■ Whole Foods Market: St. Patrick’s Day block party with sampling from noon to 1:30 p.m. at 9101 Strada Place, Naples. Customers wearing green will receive a free reusable bag while supplies last. 239-552-5100
■ Wynn’s Market: Sample bread and Irish foods. 141 U.S. 41 S., Naples. 239-261-7157
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