Guilford Celebrates St. Patrick's Day

St. Patrick's Weekend is upon us, and Guilford is ready to celebrate! First, here's a little history from the Huffington Post:

St. Patrick's Day is celebrated each year on March 17th. This day marks the accepted date in 493 CE of St. Patrick's death.

As St. Patrick is the figure most prominently associated with bringing Christianity to Ireland, St. Patrick's Day is celebrated by the Roman Catholic Church in Ireland as a solemnity and holy day of obligation...

Few historical details are known about St. Patrick's mission to Ireland, although innumerable popular legends are associated with his work and play a major role in Irish culture. The shamrock's association with St. Patrick's Day comes from the popular myth that says St. Patrick used the three leaves of the plant to explain Catholicism's holy trinity to the Irish.

Here in Guilford, if you're planning on heading out to celebrate St. Patrick's Day, check out these locales: 

• St. Patrick's Day at KC's Restaurant and Pub: Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinners all day, $5 20 oz Guinness, $3 St Pattys Day Bud Light Bottles, Live Music starting at 8pm!
• St. Patrick's Day at Auger's Irish Pub: Featuring Corned Beef and Cabbage sandwichs, Lamb Stew, Guiness, Irish Whiskey

If you're looking to kick off the festivities early, head to the St. Patrick's Day Dinner Dance at the VFW held by Mens Group of St. George. All proceeds will go to the Wounded Warriors Project. Here's what their calendar said about their event: 

A fun filled night with great food, door prizes, and music to dance the night away with music by John “Cadillac” Saville. Entertainment from 7:30—11:30 pm. Delicious Corned Beef Buffet served at 7 pm. All this fun for only $50/couple.

If you're celebrating at home, stop at these local spots for all things St. Patrick's:

• Specials at Shoreline Wine Merchants: Irish Beers and Spirits on sale
• Specials at The Little Store
• Meriano's Bake Shoppe
• Forte's Gourmet Market

If you will be on the roads, don't forget to drive safetly.

Happy St. Patrick's Day!