10 ways to celebrate St. Patricks Day in Kansas City

Last year, the city went into quarantine right before St. Patrick’s day, causing all events to be canceled. Things may still look a little different, but local businesses are still pulling out the stops to make St. Patrick’s Day a little more memorable this year.

Specials at Q39

Q39 will serve two Irish-themed dishes at both their Midtown and Overland Park locations only available on March 17. Try the smoked corn beef brisket Reuben for $13 or the smoked corned beef brisket plate with cabbage, new potatoes and root vegetables for $20. These entrees are available for both dine-in or carryout. They will also have two drink specials: Guinness for $8 and a Jameson Irish mule cocktail for $11. Locations in Midtown and Overland Park.

Snake Saturdays at The Big Rip Brewing Company

Sad about the Snake Saturday parade being canceled? Well, breweries across the Northland are still making the most of the St. Patrick’s Day tradition. Every Friday and Saturday night in March, Big Rip will host live music and beer specials to enjoy. 216 E. 9th Ave., North KC

Bourbon Tasting at Parlor

Parlor is hosting a St. Patrick’s day themed bourbon tasting on St. Patrick’s Day from 6-8 pm. Each guest will a one-ounce pour four different bourbons from different distilleries around Kansas City and will also receive one ticket for a full-size cocktail that they sampled. 1707 Locust St., KCMO

Specials at Third Street Social

Third Street Social in Lee’s Summit is offering an Irish-style lunch, dinner, happy hour and drink specials. The lunch and dinner specials include Guinness mussels, bangers and mash and Dublin coddle. The happy hour specials, from 3-6 pm, include corned beef sliders and Irish banger dog. Drink deals range from Guinness pints to Irish coffee to green beer. Specials are available from March 12-17. 123 S.E. 3rd St., Lee’s Summit

Snake Saturday at Cinder Block Brewery

Whiskey Mash Band, a local folk-bluegrass-roots rock band, will perform at Cinder Block on Saturday, March 13 from 12-3 pm. 110 E. 18th Ave., North KC

St. Patrick’s Day Run

 

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Kansas City Running Club will host a St. Patrick’s Day run in Westport on March 14. The four-mile run kicks off at Corporate Woods Office Park in Overland Park at 8 am. $39 to register. stpatricksday4milerun.com.

Specials at Summit Grill

 

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Summit Grill will host a St. Patrick’s Day menu from March 12-17, which includes shepherd’s pie, Dublin coddle, and corned beef and cabbage with happy-go-lucky drink specials and green beer. Locations in Waldo, Gladstone and Lee’s Summit.

Specials at Pearl Tavern

Seafood spot Pearl Tavern in Lee’s Summit will have a St. Patrick’s Day-themed menu available from March 12 to the holiday. Specials include $2 O’Scanny oysters all day, salt cod croquettes and Guinness mussels. 1672 N.W. Chipman Road, Lee’s Summit

Paddy’s Day Pints on the Patio

 

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The Kansas City Irish Center is hosting an outdoor celebration that will include live music by local bands Stolen Apples and Jump 2, 3. There will be a food truck and Irish beverages will be served at the bar. Tickets are limited, masks and social distancing are mandated. March 17, 4-6 pm. Kansas City Irish Center, 19 W. Linwood Blvd., KCMO. irishcenterkc.org

Snake Saturday at Calibration Brewery

After a hiatus, Calibration Brewery will reopen its doors to the public on Snake Saturday. KC Caden Cajun Food Truck will be on site from 11 am-9 pm and local blues-boogie band The Coyote Bill Boogie Band will take the stage at 4 pm. 119 Armour Rd, North KC

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