You don’t have to be Irish to have a good time on this holiday—but it does help! St. Patrick’s Day is tomorrow, and this celebration of Irish culture and heritage does not go unnoticed in the Auburn – Opelika area. Grab your green, search for a shamrock and raise a glass to get into the St Patrick’s Day spirit. If you are looking for somewhere to say “cheers,” this weekend, check out these 2017 Auburn – Opelika St. Patrick’s’ Day events!
St. Patrick’s at A*T Ariccia Trattoria and Piccolo, March 17
- What: Ariccia Trattoria and Piccolo at The Hotel at Auburn University will be offering Irish-inspired cuisine and libations for lunch and dinner. Lunch includes a special Reuben sandwich with fries for $10, and dinner includes a $12 Irish pizza special with bacon, potatoes, leeks and onions, or a $6 cast iron wood-fired shepherd’s pie. If you’d rather grab a drink, bar specials will include $5 Irish cocktails and Guinness specials.
- Where: The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center, 241 South College St., Auburn
- When: Lunch and dinner
- Website: http://www.auhcc.com/dining/ariccia-auburn-restaurant
On the Town: Downtown Opelika’s Night Out, March 17
- What: Join Opelika Main Street in beautiful historic downtown Opelika starting at 6 p.m. Friday for the family-friendly On the Town event including live music, games and stores staying open later hours.
- Where: Downtown Opelika
- When: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Event website: https://www.facebook.com/OnTheTownDowntownOpelikasNightOut
Irish Bred Pub St. Patrick’s Day Celebration, March 17
- What: Irish Bred Pub lives up to its namesake on its favorite holiday of the year with green beer, drink specials, free stuff and performances by Pistol Town and DJ Majesty.
- Where: Irish Bred Pub, 833 S. Railroad Ave., Opelika
- Website: http://irishbredopelika.com/
St Paddy’s Day Blowout with Damn Skippy, March 17
- What: Party rock cover band Damn Skippy will perform on St. Patrick’s Day at Opelika’s Eighth and Rail.
- Where: Eighth and Rail, 807 S. Railroad Ave., Opelika
- When: 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
- Event website: https://www.facebook.com/events/626942527430473/
5th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Block Party at Cigar & Fine Spirits, March 18
- What: This fifth annual festival will feature live music, green beer, competitions for prizes, raffles and more.
- Where: Cigar & Fine Spirits, 1849 Ogletree Road Suite 100
- When: 3 p.m. to 12 a.m.
- Event website: https://www.facebook.com/events/161741041000346/
Know of another 2017 Auburn – Opelika St. Patrick’s Day Event? Let us know about it in the comments! However you spend your St. Patrick’s Day this year, have fun, be safe and don’t forget to wear green!
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