St. Patty's Day

It's a little late notice, I know, but I still feel there is time to get the info out there and salvage a day of debauchery.

The St. Patrick's Day parade on Lower Greenville is comprable to other cities' Mardi Gras. The parade starts with a 5k run at 8:30 AM. I truly commend people for getting up that early and getting there workout in before they drink themselves silly during the day. The parade is scheduled to start at 11:00 AM but it NEVER starts on time. However, you still need to stake your claim pretty early Saturday morning if you actually want to catch the parade. Bring chairs, booze and a camera. The corner of Lovers and Greenville seems to be the biggest party spot. The Shuck N' Jive parking lot and the CVS parking lot have tons of people and the most readily available bathrooms. They are available but you will have to wait.

Once the pararde is over, don't worry, there is boozing and craziness to continue. Lower Greenville has a rather large block party. Restaurants and bars have tables and tents set up on the street to make sure you do not go thirsty. Bring cash, as they do not take anything else. If you can make your way into the bar, they will take debit and credit. It is VERY crowded, but only full of a lot of drunk people having a lot of fun!

My personal favorite, is the "After-Party" concert. The last 2 years have been the Toadies. This year, organizers are presenting Ghostland Observatory.(www.myspace.com/GhostlandObservatory or http://www.trashymoped.com/) These are 2 guys from Austin, TX, that will completely rock the house, aka Energy Square. Per their myspace page, their influences include artists such as Jerry Lee Lewis, Prince, The Doors and "Anyone With Balls." If forced to categorize Ghostland, it would be Elctro/Punk. Personally, I categorize them as awesome! Beer is sold in the concert, gates open at 12, but you are able to drink and party outside the gates in the street and the concert starts at 3:00 PM. Just a heads up, the gas stations and delis are PACKED and take at least 45 mins to 1 hour to buy beer, or use the restroom.

For more information on the St. Patty's Day festivities, click here: St. Patty's Info.

As always, please be safe, don't drink and drive. Hope to see ya out there!