St. Patrick’s Day is almost here, and many are already gearing up for the evening. If you are still searching for that perfect place to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, check out these fun festivities. Whether you are looking for a restaurant to grab some Irish grub, a pub to drink a tall green brew, or a venue to listen to some Irish tunes, these local establishments know how to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.

Kip’s Authentic Irish Pub and Restaurant

If one night of festivities just isn’t enough, you might want to head on over to Kip’s for “The Great Irish Sleepover.” Beginning with Happy Hour at 4:00 pm on Friday, March 16, Kip’s has a special pre-St.Patrick’s Day celebration planned with a night of Irish music and karaoke. The festivities are scheduled to resume bright and early on St. Patrick’s Day, with a “Top O’ the Morning Breakfast” to get the day started. The best part? St. Patrick’s Day enthusiasts can celebrate all night and all day and slumber safely and responsibly at the nearby Marriott. For more information on Kip’s St. Patrick’s Weekend, check out their schedule of events.

Kip’s Authentic Irish Pub and Restaurant
9970 Wayzata Boulevard
St. Louis Park, MN 55426
(952) 367-5070
http://www.kipspub.com

Casper & Runyon’s Shamrocks

Shamrocks has big plans for St. Patrick’s Day, boasting the biggest tent celebration around. Live Irish music is scheduled to begin at 10 am on Saturday, March 17th, and various bands – including Tom Dayhill, the Police Pipe Band, the Brian Boru Pipe Band, and more! – can be enjoyed throughout the day. Grab a plate of corned beef and cabbage dinner and drink green beer to your heart’s content. And don’t forget to check out (or perhaps even enter) the Leprechaun Look-A-Like-Contest! For more information on Shamrocks St. Patrick’s Day festivities, check out their website.

Casper & Runyon’s Shamrocks
995 West 7th Street
St. Paul, MN 55102
(651) 228-9925
http://www.crshamrocks.com

Kieran’s Irish Pub

Kieran’s has big plans for St. Patrick’s Day. A large, heated tent will keep attendees warm and toasty as live Irish music and a DJ keeps the tunes gong all day from noon until 1 am. Live bands include Romantica, Sweet Colleens, Reverse Cowboy, Jud’s New Harmony, Alicia Corbett, and more! Don’t forget to grab some authentic Irish pub fare in between sets! For more information on Kieran’s St. Patrick’s Day music blowout, visit their website.

Kieran’s Irish Pub
601 1st Avenue North
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 339-4499
http://www.kierans.com

Had one too many green brews? Need a sober ride home? Once again Miller Lite will be sponsoring the Free Rides program with Metro Transit and Minnesota Valley Transit Authority routes offering free rides beginning at 6 pm to go through the last scheduled trip. Celebrate responsibly and plan ahead: visit MillerLiteFreeRides.com to plan a safe (and free!) ride home.