Best Places to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in New Brunswick

Maybe you aren't as Irish as St. Patrick himself (who was kidnapped and sent to Ireland as a slave, escaped in 409 and returned to Ireland in 432, believing he had been called upon to spread the word of God) but on March 17, everyone's a little Irish.

New Brunswick has no end of St. Paddy's day festivities, as bars and restaurants gear up to pour pints, cook up Irish delicacies and deck the halls with lots of green. Here's a selection of what's happening:

Tumulty's Pub, 361 George St., will feature live music from Lesser Seamus on Saturday, March 16 and Sunday, March 17. There is no cover to attend. Check the bar's Facebook page for more information.

George Street Ale House, 378 George St., New Brunswick, will host a St. Patrick's Day party on Sunday, March 17, featuring Irish food like corned beef and cabbage, Reuben sandwiches and Bangers and Mash. Drink specials include $4 Tullamore Dew shots and $5 car bombs.

Barcrawls.com will host a kickoff party starting at 5 p.m. March 15 at Tula Restaurant and Lounge, 47 Easton Ave., for their St. Patrick's Day weekend bar crawl. Admission is $5.

Mike's Courtside Bar and Grill, 1 Elm Row, will also host a St. Patrick's Day kickoff party that begins at 5 p.m. Friday, March 15.

The Old Bay Restaurant, 61 Church St., will host a St. Patrick's Day party on Sunday, March 17, starting at 5 p.m. A free buffet of Irish-style food will be offered from 5-8 p.m., and live music will be provided by the Jersey Minx. Drink specials include $4 Guinness and $3 Jameson. There is no cover to attend.

If you're looking to join the party in New York City, NJ Transit will offer extra trains and buses into the city for the parade on Saturday, March 16.

Visit njtransit.com for more information and train schedules.

TELL US: What are your St. Patrick's Day plans? Share with us in the comments below. And don't forget to upload a photo of you in your green attire!