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feature article - march 2012

St. Patrick’s celebrations start with big parade

THERE’S one ethnic group that everyone joins this month. The whole town “turns green” during the week preceding March 17, with highlights that include the 46th Shamrock Club St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday, March 10.

Milwaukee’s celebrations actually began with a parade in 1843 before incorporation of the city. The 2012 parade starts at noon at the Shops of Grand Avenue, Old World 3rd Street and W. Wisconsin Avenue. Follow Wisconsin Avenue east to Plankinton, north on Plankinton to Kilbourn Avenue, west on Kilbourn to Old World 3rd, north to McKinley Avenue, east to Edison Street, south on Edison to Juneau Avenue, then east to Water Street.

Along the parade route, lift a glass at Trinity•Three Irish Pubs, drop in at the Harp or celebrate at Fitzgibbons Pub. Other spots downtown also plan post-parade parties. The Post-Parade Party is from 1-6 p.m. at the Irish Cultural & Heritage Center, 2133 W. Wisconsin Ave.

On St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, Trinity•Three Irish Pubs at 125 E. Juneau Ave. will open its doors at the traditional 6 a.m. The three-pub location will connect with the Harp, 113 E. Juneau Ave., via a tent that will cross a closed-off Edison Street to join the two businesses. On Milwaukee’s East Side (near UW-Milwaukee) the Black Rose hosts an all-day bash with live music as well. Entertainment info can be found in this month’s Arts & Entertainment listing.

County Clare Irish Inn & Pub, 1234 N. Astor St., has years of experience celebrating and holds the title for selling more Guinness Stout than anyone else in the state. Live entertainment and revelry run there from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m.

MillerCoors is sponsoring free bus service on all Milwaukee routes March 17, 6 p.m. until the end of regular service. 1-800-FREE-RIDES (1-800-373-3743), or www.MillerLiteFreeRides.com.

In another KEY feature, favorite Irish-themed haunts are described, while Trinity • Three Irish Pubs gets the nod as Restaurant of the Month.

 

   

 


   
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