Top 5 Fun Things to Do for St. Patrick's Day in Phoenix, Arizona

It's that green time of the year again! So put on your favorite "Kiss Me I'm Irish" T-Shirt, go find yourself a leprechaun that will take you to one or more of these Irish styled St. Patrick's Day Events! Who knows maybe you will get lucky and find that pot of gold at the end of the rainbow!

March 13, 2010

#1 Fountain Park Celebration: The whole family will want to attend this St. Patrick's Day event featuring Irish fare such as corned beef and cabbage, green beer, music, and a bounce zone for the kids. Entertainment includes a Scottish pipe band along with live bands; No Regret, Seanachie, Jeds A Millionaire and CJK Productions. At 5:00 p.m. the landmark fountain spews emerald-green water 330 feet into the air.

Location: 12925 N. Saguaro Blvd., Fountain Hills.
Time: 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
Free admission and parking.
Phone: 480-816-5252.
www.fountainhillschamber.com.

MARCH 17, 2010

#2 Flogging Molly Concert: An outdoor concert is scheduled at Tempe Beach Park featuring Flogging Molly. The band's genre ranges from energetic Celtic rock to somber ballads. Flogging Molly's lyrics usually includesubjects such as Ireland and its history, drinking, politics, love, death, and include several references to the Roman Catholic Church. Also appearing will be the bands; Metric, The Bollox, and Keltic Cowboys

Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Tempe Beach Park
Admission: $25.00-35.00*
Price day of: $40.00*
Online Sales Close: 3/17/2010 12:00 PM
Ages: All Ages

#3 Ultimate Block Party: Come celebrate St. Patrick's Day out in the street at this enclosed block party in Scottsdale. Admission gets you into four bars: Acme, Dos Gringos, Upper Deck and the Whitehouse. There will be Five DJs spinning tunes, the rock band Hairforce and other entertainment performing on the main stage all evening.

Time: Gates open at 6:00 p.m. on the street.
Location: Craftsman Court, 4209 N. Craftsman Court, Scottsdale
Admission: $5 before 8:00 p.m., $20 for wristband includes admission and five beers.
Ages: Must be 21 with valid ID.
www.scottsdalesultimateblockparty.com

#4 Keegan's Grill and Taproom: Eat like an Irishman or woman with the corned beef and cabbage lunch special for $9.95 or the corned beef and cabbage dinner special with an Irish potato soup or house salad for $11.95. Other highlights include dollar beers at 3:17 p.m., St. Paddy's Day T-shirt giveaways and a $100 gift card. No cover charge!

Time: 11:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.
Locations:

• 1095 W. Queen Creek Road, Chandler. 480-814-0003.

• 3114 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix. 602-955-6616.

• 4723 E. Ray Road, Phoenix. 480-705-0505.

www.keegansgrill.com

#5 SanTan Brewing Company: This St. Patrick's Day Event is a third annual celebration featuring live entertainment, drinks and food. Some of the activities include live entertainment including the bands Brazen Heads and the Insomniacs, also there will be Irish dancers performing, bagpipers piping. Also scheduled are games and festivities, including cabbage bowling.

Time: 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Location: 8 S. San Marcos Plaza, Chandler. 480-917-8700
Admission: Kids 12 and younger free accompanied by an adult. $10 for SanTan Beer Garden. www.santanbrewing.com

Sources: http://www.azcentral.com/thingstodo/events/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flogging_Molly