Saint Patrick’s Day is a cultural and religious celebration held on March 17. Tradition holds that St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, died on 17 March. Over the centuries, legends grew around Patrick and he became Ireland’s foremost saint.
Saint Patrick was not Irish. He was born in Britain. At the age of sixteen, he was kidnapped by Irish raiders and taken as a slave to Gaelic Ireland. He spent six years there working as a shepherd and during that time, he found God. Patrick fled and after making his way home, he went on to become a priest. He returned to Ireland to convert the pagan Irish to Christianity.
According to legend, Saint Patrick used the three-leaved shamrock to explain the Holy Trinity to Irish pagans. He was said to have driven “snakes” out of Ireland, despite the fact that snakes were not known to inhabit the region.
March 17 also celebrates the heritage and culture of the Irish. It is celebrated in more countries than any other national festival. Celebrations generally involve public parades and festivals, the wearing of green attire and shamrocks (not four-leaf clovers).
On St. Patrick’s Day, everyone is a wee bit Irish, so celebrate! Follow the Irish traditions: Wear Green, Laugh, Sing, Dance and Drink. Celebrate all the grand traditions.
Below are some of the places to celebrate this St. Patrick’s Day (weekend).
SUNCREEK BREWERY – 790 W. Minneola Avenue, Clermont
THE SOUTHERN ON 8th Kitchen and Bar – 801 W. Montrose St., Clermont
Clermont Brewing Company – 750 W. Desoto Street, Clermont
ST. PATRICK’S DAY IN DOWNTOWN CLERMONT – MONTROSE STREET Market – 793 W. Montrose St., Clermont
FRIDAY – MADISON MOON 6PM • HARRISON DAVIS 9PM
SATURDAY TOM AND IAN 7PM
SUNDAY ALLIE SAWICKI 2PM
Mickey Finns – 16909 High Grove Blvd., Clermont (by Cagan Crossings)
March 18 – Pups In The Park – 8:30 am – 11:30 am (450 12th Street, Clermont)
Dogs, bring your humans to Pups In The Park. A DJ will provide paw-tapping tunes, an agility course will be set up and vendors will offer treats to people and pps. A “Luck O’ the Irish” doggie costume contest will begin at 10 am with awards to the best-dressed and most creative costumes.
March 18 – VFW Auxiliary Irish Dinner – 855 W. DeSoto Street, Clermont (4 pm and 6 pm).
Dine in or Take out – Corned Beef, Cabbage and Potatoes dinner, along with dessert for only a $10 donation (cash only).
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