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Patch Picks: Where to Spend St. Patrick's Day
From mugs of green beer to corned beef and cabbage, here's where you should head to ring in the holiday or at least dance a jig
Even if you're not Irish, St. Patrick's Day is always a welcome holiday, as well as an excuse to drink green beer or wear a ridiculous sweater bearing a lepruchan.
St. Patrick’s Day is observed March 17 because that is the feast day of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. It is believed that he died March 17 in the year 461. It is also a worldwide celebration of Irish culture and history. St. Patrick’s Day is a national holiday in Ireland and a provincial holiday in Canada's Newfoundland and Labrador.
Luckily, there are a few things going on closer to home here in Laguna Niguel where you can still get your Irish on at least for a few hours.
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Patsy's Irish Pub
Beginning at 9 a.m. at Patsy's Irish Pub, there's a huge celebration taking place. Entertainment throughout the day will include bagpipe performances, an Irish band and Irish dancers. Dine on fish and chips, corned beef and cabbage, and corned beef sandwiches. Of course, there will also be green beer specials until 2 a.m.
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St. Patricks Day Lunch
From noon to 1 p.m. at Sea Country Senior and Community Center, all ladies and lads are welcome to come to and join in on the St. Patty's lunch. On the menu: corned beef sandwiches, potato salad and chips. Dress in green and be ready to chug-a-lug some old-fashioned root beer or ginger ale. Best dressed in green wins a prize! Register at Sea Country front desk.
A St. Patrick’s Day Facial
Indulge in an age-defying facial at the Spa at the Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel that begins with a spring renewal, deep cleanse, exfoliation followed by a hydrating green seaweed mask. A plant stem cell serum is applied, and the treatment finishes with an anti-aging eye treatment. For 60 minutes, $195 and 90 minutes, $265.
Stay in and Rent Some Great Irish Films
Head to Blockbuster and rent: The Quiet Man, In the Name of the Father, Angela’s Ashes, My Left Foot, Michael Collins, Bloody Sunday, The Crying Game, The Field, The Snapper, The Wind That Shakes the Barley and Waking Ned Devine.
Take an Irish Dance Class
If the green beer, corned beef and cabbage don't work out, sign up for authentic Irish dance lessons at Aniar Academy, a place for all ages right here in our hometown.
