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Top Parades And Celebrations On St. Patrick's Day In South Florida

It's the holiday that makes all of the other holidays green with envy. That's right, St. Patrick's Day is here again and South Florida has a mixture of parades and parties to top off your St. Paddy's Day festivities. Now with this being a drinking holiday, it is important that you designate a sober driver, call a cab or attend an event that offers car service. Just go to the website and see if the establishment offers a paddy wagon to take you and your friends to your destination safely. Otherwise, check out the "Top Family Friendly Activities In South Florida For St. Patrick's Day 2014" for more holiday ideals.
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Hollywood St. Patrick's Day Parade And Festival
Hollywood Blvd. & Harrison St.
Hollywood, FL 33020
(954) 921-3404
www.stpatricksparade.com

Date: March 15, 2015

On Sunday, March 15, get ready to paint the town green. Hollywood is holding its annual St. Patrick's Day Parade and guests can sip on green beer while watching bag pipers and marching bands take to the streets. Philadelphia Irish rock band Blackthorn headlines the event this year followed by local Irish folk dancers dancing a traditional jig. The parade starts at 1 p.m. but the event begins at 12 p.m., so arrive early to find the best spot on the block for parade viewing. It promises to be a fun day for those prepared to have a good time.

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Fort Lauderdale St. Patrick's Day Parade And Festival
1 East Las Olas Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
(954) 828-5985
www.ftlaudirishfest.com

Date: March 14, 2015

Pack up your kids for a day full of Irish activities. The Fort Lauderdale St. Patrick's Day Parade and Festival begins at 11 a.m. on March 14th with a blessing at Huizenga Park followed by the Leprechaun Leap family run. Then grand marshall, Douglas Eagon, president of the Stiles Corporation, will lead the annual parade west down Las Olas Blvd and the festivities will resume at Huizenga park until 7 p.m. Event activities include stilt walkers, irish dancers and live music. Concessions and beer will be available onsite. Just make sure you bring your designated driver along for the party.

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Coral Gables' St. Patrick's Day Festival
2800 Ponce De Leon Blvd.
Coral Gables, FL 33134
(305) 446-6800
www.coralgables.com

Date: March 14, 2015

Coral Gables has decided to represent with its own St. Patrick's Day festival on March 14, from 12 p.m to 6 p.m. This event does not include a parade but it does promise concession, live music and a full bar. So what you have is a family-friendly and free low-key event where you can celebrate St. Paddy's day but skip the crowds. It's great if you want a side of St. Patrick's Day festivities with your beer.

Related: Guide To St. Patrick's Day In South Florida

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John Martin's St. Patrick's Day Block Party
253 Miracle Mile
Coral Gables, FL 33134
(305) 445-3777
www.johnmartins.com

Date: March 17, 2015

On St. Patrick's Day, you have to go to a bar and the bar of choice is John Martin's. Every St. Patrick's Day, this pub puts on a block party to end all block parties. This is the 24th year of the event and last year brought out hundreds of South Floridians clad in green. It is yet to be seen whether or not the pub will shut down the block again but they are planning one heck of party, featuring food, drinks and music. Celebrate St. Paddy's day the pub way and come out to attend a Coral Gables tradition.

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Fado's Irish Pub
900 S. Miami Blvd.
Miami, FL 33130
(786) 924-0972
www.fadoirishpub.com

Date: March 15 and 17, 2015

One day isn't enough for Fado's Irish Pub. Last year it threw a two-day St. Patrick's Day party featuring two stages and several beer gardens. Early bird drinkers began their day with the unconventional "Kegs and Eggs" breakfast buffet and then partied the afternoon away to the sounds of two DJs. Mary Brickell Village was completely taken over and if last year's festivities are any indication, you can expect the same wild time this year. Check the website to find out event times and pricing and be on your way to a crazy St. Paddy's Day.

Related: Best Ways For Kids To Celebrate St. Patrick's Day In South Florida

Niema Hulin was born in Newark, NJ but raised in Lexington, South Carolina for the bulk of her formative years. In 2002, she moved to Miami after graduating from the University of Florida. Since then, Niema has worked in film, television and commercials as a Production Assistant and Production Coordinator. Some of her films have included Bad Boys II and I Am Number IV. Her work can be found at Examiner.com.
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