Parades

Grand Rapids St. Patrick's Day Parade - Scheduled for March 13, the parade route changes a bit for 2010; it begins on Monroe Ave near DeVos Place, turns down Monroe Center, heads to Fulton & Division before going north to Lyon St. & Bostwick Ave, in the heart of Grand Rapids Community College. A stage will be set up on the corner of Lyon and Bostwick and Irish dancers and musical entertainment will perform. Free; begins at 11 a.m.

Fenian's 23rd Annual Wearin' of the Green Parade - The Grand Rapids Catholic Central HS Marching Band, floats, bikes, horseback riders and more line up at promptly at 10:55 a.m. on Main Street in front of Fenian's for the parade in downtown Conklin. The public is welcome to participate and an authentic Irish Hooley follows the parade. Free.

St. Patrick's Day Parade - Downtown Holland - The parade returns for a sixth year March 13 with Irish dancers, bagpipers and kilt-wearers marching down E. 8th Street starting at noon. Families and individuals wearing green are encouraged to carry Irish flags in the parade, which ends at Curragh Irish Pub and New Holland Brewing.

Saugatuck's St. Patrick's Parade - The 6th annual parade in downtown Saugatuck begins March 13 at 2 p.m.

Bars, Nightlife, Parties & Concerts

25 Kitchen + Bar - 25 opens at 7 a.m. with the $7 breakfast buffet, an Irish-influenced menu, live entertainment all day and drink specials including $2 and $3 green beer and $3 Guinness.

Aquinas College - The Donnelly Center at Aquinas will host the March 20 party that will have live music and a cash bar from 8-11:30 p.m. Free and open to the public.

Bar Divani - Take a break from green beer and stop in for a quiet moment beginning at 4 p.m. Bar D is featuring an Irish Whiskey flight of Tullamore Dew, Jameson, Redbreast and Michael Collins for $10, and the beer feature is Shorts Brewery's Uncle Steve's Irish Stout for $4.50.

Bar Louie - It's St. Patio Day as the outdoor seating area at Bar Louie opens for the season. Enjoy karaoke from 9 p.m. - midnight and $5 Guinness pints and drink specials.

Billy's - Live music with Trent Wagler & The Steel Wheels kicks off at 9 p.m. $5 cover; 21+ welcome.

The B.O.B. - Enjoy live music with the Conklin Celli Irish Folk Band, the Grand Rapids Bagpipes and U2 Tribute Band 'Zooropa'. Menu items include the Guinness corned beef brisket and Guinness and Killian's drafts.

The Curragh - Live music kicks off at 3 p.m. with Fonn Mohr, Kennedy's Kitchen and Inner Distance.

Dugan's Pub & Grille - A special St. Patty's menu will be available from 10:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. with traditional favorites like reuben sandwiches, Guinness Irish beef stew, corned beef brisket and more. Green beer on draft for 99 cents all day. Reservations accepted.

Fenian's - After the parade, enjoy an entire day of live music, Irish songs, authentic food and ongoing music sessions. Admission is free for everyone, but after 6 p.m. you must be 21 or older.

Flanagan's - A full day of Irish events kicks off with corned beef & hash for breakfast, beer & liquor promotions, bagpipers, green beer, specials shots, Irish food specials and live music with Rich Burkholder and Oregon Dreamchild.

Founders - Live music with Rootstand begins at 9:30 p.m. $5 cover.

Grand Woods Lounge - The Woods opens at 10 a.m. with specials like $2 breakfast wraps and corned beef sliders, $3 green beer and $5 Guinness plus live entertainment.

Hopcat - Enjoy chilled beer, corned beef and live Irish music all day, beginning at 11 a.m., with Angry Piper, Rich O'Burkholder, An Dro and The Lash. No cover; 21+.

Jack's - The bar/pub located inside the Spring Lake Holiday Inn will have $1 Bud Light green drafts, $2 Killian's drafts and $3 Guinness plus a special menu and live music with Cheap Dates beginning at 8 p.m.

Joe V's - The sports bar on Stocking NW will have green beer, Jameson shots, corned beef and live music with the Jo Grinder band beginning at 9 p.m. No cover; must be 21+ after 9 p.m.

Jukes - Live music with The Waxies and Ten Second March begins at 6 p.m. No cover charge; ages 21+ welcome.

Louie's Bar & Rocket Lounge - Celebrate St. Patrick's Day and the birthdays of local DJs and special guests. Irish drink specials will be on the menu and DJs Jenny D and Shannon Williams will spin beginning at 8 p.m.

McFadden's - The party starts early with doors opening at 7 a.m. Enjoy specials like $2 green beers, $3 Jameson and well drinks, $4 Irish car bombs and Irish food specials all day. Special Grand Rapids Fire Department t-shirts will be available for a $10 donation to the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

Monte's - Featuring DJ Greg Knott and Todd Ohme on percussion. Drink specials include $3 green beer, $4 Jameson & $5 car bombs. Doors open at 4 p.m.

Mulligan's - The free St. Patrick's Day show starts at 10 p.m. and features local bands Chip Fundy and Draggin' Anchors. Ages 21+.

Muskegon - The newly remodeled Fricano Event Center on Western Ave in downtown Muskegon will have three days of Irish celebration March 12-14. Beginning at 5 p.m. each evening enjoy live music, Irish dancers, McGovern's Corned Beef and Irish fare, Fricano's pizza and silent auction. Admission $6 on Fri. & Sat., $10 on Sunday. Three-day passes are available.

New Holland - Whiskey Before Breakfast performs traditional Irish dance music; jigs, reels, hornpipes and all types and manners of tunes and songs. Starts at 9 p.m.

One Trick Pony - Live music with The Willeys begins at 6 p.m. No reservations for this show.

The Orbit Room - The Shamrock & Shenanigan's Ball March 12 will have live performances by Night of 1000 Knives, Pass of Aggression, Release the Crimson, Page 66 and more, plus an appearance by the Devil Dolls. Tickets: $8 in advance, $12 at the door. Ages 18+ welcome.

O'Toole's - Breakfast starts at 7 a.m. with plenty of Guinness stew and green beer.

Peppino's Downtown - Open at 7:30 am. WGRD Remote from 7:30-9:30. Jameson Specials, $3.00 Irish car Bombs, $2.50 Miller Lite green beers.

Quinn & Tuite's - After the St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 13, head to Quinn & Tuite's for live music with Conklin Ceili, 5 Leaf Clovers, The Waxies and The Tosspints. On March 17, enjoy St. Patrick's Day music all day.

Reds on the River - Enjoy Dublin's Best O'Hara's Irish Red on tap, reuben sliders, lamb stew and fish and chips.

River City Saloon - Slug down the green stuff at River City Saloon with local band Trilogy and plenty of dancing beginning at 8 p.m.

Rockwell's & Republic - St. Paddy's Day Deck Party starts at 3 p.m. Specials include $3 Jameson, green beer and Guinness and 1/2 off cocktails and shots from 9 p.m. until midnight.

S Nightclub/Sol Lounge - The lounge in Holland opens at 4 p.m. and the club at 9 p.m. $2 green beer all day and special DJs all night.

Saugatuck Brewing Co. - An all-day celebration March 13 featuring live music, special guests, beer, food and more. No cover charge. Inside the Lucky Stone Pub.

Sazerac Lounge - Starting at noon, Sazerac will have $2.50 Jameson shots, $4 O'Hara's Irish Stout and Irish food specials.

Tavern on the Square - For one day only, Tavern will operate as The Black Rose (maybe even breaking out the old signs!). Doors open at 7 a.m. with breakfast and drink specials, beer pong on the patio and live entertainment throughout the day.

Family Events

St. Patty's Pacer 5K Fun Run - Join Gazelle Sports at Centennial Park in downtown Holland March 12 for the family-friendly 5K run/walk to benefit the Community Action House of Holland. Food, music and contests will follow. Admission is $20 for adults, $10 for kids and $50 for families.

Bounce Party - Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with refreshments, crafts, a chance to meet the Leprechaun and Bounce! $8 per child includes one hour of bouncing, the craft and cookies. Admission for parents is free.

Spectrum Health Irish Jig - Now in its 27th year, the Irish Jig at Reeds Lake has grown to become one of Michigan's top 5K races and helps kick off the running season locally. Top runners in each age group receive cash prizes. Registration is $17-$22 per person and the races begin at 9 a.m. March 20.