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Best St. Patrick's Day Parties In DFW

Dallas and Fort Worth sure are lucky cities, teeming with possibilities for St. Patrick's Day. In fact, 2016 can boast and toast to some of the most festive parties around this March. Emerald hues adorning DFW denizens and landscapes sparkle with viridian, other holidays will go green with envy.
The Dubliner Irish Pub
2818 Greenville Ave.
Dallas, TX 75206
(214) 818-0911
www.dallasdubliner.comDate: March 17, 2016 at 11 a.m. to March 18 at 2 a.m., and March 19, 2016 at 8 a.m. to March 20 at 2 a.m.Festivities at The Dubliner Irish Pub will kick off right on time on St. Patrick's Day Thursday at 1 p.m. with Behan, some Irish sing-along pub music until 4 p.m. Irish dancers will kick up their heels at 2 p.m, followed up from 5 to 8 p.m. by Seamus Stout. Finally once some of those good Irish suds have washed your inhibitions away, the night will be topped off with a punk band. Use Friday to recover because on Saturday the 19th, doors open early at 8 a.m. for some Irish music, beer tents, food, and live music by Shotgun Friday at 8 p.m.
Dublin Square
6651 Fossil Bluff Drive
Fort Worth, TX 76137
(817) 306-7312
www.dublinsquarefw.comDate: March 17, 2016 at 11 a.m. through March 19, 2016 at 7:30 p.m.Dublin Square takes St. Patrick's Day parties seriously. Probably the only place where both St. Patrick's Day and "halfway to St. Patrick's Day" are celebrated, Dublin Square boasts a variety of pints for your consumption that inspire the luck of the Irish when it comes to fun. Pool tables, regulars, and lively bartenders keep this place packed year-round. There are sure to be many surprises in store for those loyal to Dublin Square this St. Patrick's Day in Fort Worth.
The Old Monk
2847 North Henderson Ave.
Dallas, TX  75206
(214) 821-1880
www.oldmonkdallas.comDate: March 17, 2016 at 3 p.m. to March 18 at 2 a.m.Need some Irish grub to wash down the beer on St. Patrick's Day? The Old Monk not only will help you enjoy your bitter brews but also serve traditional Irish dishes like their delectable corned beef and cabbage plate, corned beef Reubens, and fish and chips. Then you can dance the meal off to the music of Homespun Remedies and the O's. At 4 p.m., you will also be treated to Irish dancing and Bagpiper. Friday, The Old Monk will open early for hungry fans of Irish fare. Saturday, come on by for a second helping and to catch a glimpse of the parade.

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The Idle Rich Pub
2614 McKinney Ave.
Dallas, TX 75204
(214) 965-9926
www.idlerichpub.comDate: March 17, 2016 at 11 a.m. to March 18 at 2 a.m.The Idle Rich Pub has been the site of rock in the name of the Irish for over a decade. So as not to disappoint, The Idle Rich Pub-goers will be treated to the tunes of the special musical guest, The Killdares, outside at 7 p.m. Irish dancers and Bagpiper will open for the main act at 5:45 p.m. The O's will play the inside stage at 5:30. What could be better? Add corned beef and cabbage, as well as Irish beer and whiskey for as long as you can pass a breathalyzer, and you have yourself a worthy St. Patrick's Day celebration!
Blackfriar Pub
2621 McKinney Ave.
Dallas, TX 75204
(214) 953-0599
www.blackfriarpub.comDate: March 17, 2016 at 3 p.m. to March 18 at 2 a.m.All the party staples will be at the Blackfriar Pub St. Paddy's Day weekend including Irish food, beer and the best whiskey found in Texas. The band, Petty Theft, will take stage at 8 p.m. as well as a unique treat called Bagpiper, a Tom Petty Tribute Band. On Saturday, March 19, Blackfriar Pub will open early at 11 a.m. to give you a lucky shot at food and drink brunch specials until 2 p.m. It's no wonder Irish eyes are always smiling.

Kena Sosa is a freelance writer in Dallas. Her work can be found at Examiner.com.

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