Where to Grab St. Paddy's Day Gear in Newport County

The St. Patrick’s Day parade is a Newport institution, and dressing up is half the fun.

Anything green, white and orange and those “Kiss me, I’m Irish!” shirts are flying off the shelves this close to St. Paddy’s Day, so here’s a look at where you can score some gear before it’s all gone.

5 Below – T-Shirts and accessories for, you guessed it, five dollars or less.

Life is Good – Tons of t-shirts in store, accessories online.

Holy Smokes – Sweatshirts for $25

O’Brien’s Pub – What says St. Patrick’s Day in Newport more than O’Brien’s? Green long sleeve, short sleeve, hoodies, hats and dog bandanas are available. Pricing here.

ouRIsland apparel – Shamrock hoodie, “Kiss me, I’m a Local” and “our life our love ouR Island” zip up hoodie.  You order online or, if you’re a local, send them a message to arrange a pick-up order.

The parade will be held on Saturday, March 16, rain or shine. It begins at 11 a.m. in front of Newport City Hall and will proceed to Carroll Avenue, ending at St. Augustin’s Church.

Have another go-to spot for your lucky shirt? Tell us in the comments!