š Longmontās St. Patrickās Weekend Starts Here
Longmont Gets Lucky This Weekend
Happy Friday, Longmont!
St. Patrickās Day celebrations are already kicking off around town this weekend. From Irish dancing and bagpipes to whiskey tastings and green beer, there are plenty of ways to get into the spirit. Here are two fun spots where the shenanigans begin.
What color was originally associated with St. Patrick before green became the holidayās symbol?
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š¶ Windows to Ireland: St. Patrickās Day Concert
š St. Patrickās Day Party
š Abbott & Wallace Distilling | 350 Terry St #120
ā° March 14 | 4:00 PM ā 10:00 PM
šļø Free
The Luck oā the Irish returns to Abbott & Wallace for a lively St. Patrickās celebration. Expect Irish dancing from Avoca Irish Dance Academy, live music, green beer, smoked Reubens, and a fun twist ā the Irish Cream Competition, where guests can taste and vote on the final entries. If youāve ever wanted to judge a homemade Irish cream showdown while sipping whiskey, this might be your moment.
š¶ St. Patrickās Week Celebration
š Mike OShays Restaurant & Ale House
š March 14ā16 | Various Times
Mike OāShays is rolling out a full weekend of Irish fun. Expect Irish dancers, bagpipes, pipes & drums, Guinness swag, face painting, and plenty of classic pub energy. Theyāll also be serving corned beef and cabbage all week, making it a perfect stop if youāre craving something festive before the big day.
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Have a Lucky Weekend
Whether youāre raising a pint, watching Irish dancers, or just enjoying the festive atmosphere, itās shaping up to be a fun St. Patrickās weekend around Longmont. Weāll see you next week with more local happening, until then, SlĆ”inte! š
Trivia Answer: B) Blue.
Early depictions of St. Patrick and Irish royal symbolism used āSt. Patrickās Blue.ā Green later became the dominant color because of Irelandās nickname ā The Emerald Isle ā and the tradition of wearing shamrocks.
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