Patch Picks: St. Patrick's Day Party Options A-Plenty

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This week, you won't have to sit at home for St. Patrick's Day. We found a plethora of options for celebrating your Irish side.

Here they are:

1. : Noel Cooney takes his Irish ballads outside for St. Patrick’s Day. Cooney plays on the stage directly facing the pub. The street party ensues with Main Street closed off from Flanagan’s to the corner of Douglas Avenue and Main Street; 465 Main St.; 727-736-4994.
2. : The British pub goes big and Irish for St. Patrick’s Day with an all-day parking lot party complete with corned beef and cabbage and traditional Irish drinks. The annual event includes entertainment from bands Riff Raff and Full Fledged Unit. The bash kicks off at 4 p.m.; 2634 Bayshore Blvd.; 727-736-1322.
3. : Described as a mix of new grass, roots and experimental pop/folk, Between Bluffs is the featured band for the brewery’s St. Patrick’s Day party. Starts at 8 p.m.; 937 Douglas Avenue; 727-736-0606.
4. : This Bayshore Boulevard bar celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with a drunken leprechaun party and costume contest. Go to Eddie’s Facebook page and print the official flier to receive a free "electric leprechaun" shot; 1283 Bayshore Blvd.; 727-734-2300.
5. : The bar on the corner of Keene and Main Street welcomes musical group Black Bird. Bring cash for $2 green beer. Irish food for $25 a plate; 1568 Main St.; 727-733-6569