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St. Patrick's Day Festivals & Events: Orange County 2020 Guide
Bring on the blarney, corned beef, cabbage and green beer! It's time to celebrate all things Irish. Check out festivities going on nearby.
ORANGE COUNTY, CA — 'Tis nearly time for jigs and wearin' o' the green!
St. Patrick's Day this year falls on Tuesday, March 17, with festivals, corned beef dinners, green beer, Celtic concerts and other shenanigans getting underway.
Looking for ideas on where and how to celebrate? Irish eyes will be smiling at the slew of options throughout Orange County.
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ALISO VIEJO:
MARCH 17: St. Paddy's Day Party at Tony Pepperoni. Enjoy green beer & live music by Hall Pass.
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ANAHEIM:
MARCH 17: St. Patrick's Day Dining at NORMS. Available starting at 11 a.m., the diner is serving a four-course meal including: corned beef and cabbage; Irish-style potatoes; soup; salad; minted chocolate chip ice cream; and green lemonade. Limited supplies of the St. Paddy's meal will be available March 18 for those who possibly partied a bit too hard and need a helpful hand in the hangover-recovery process.
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BREA:
MARCH 17: St. Patrick's Menu at Yard House. On Tuesday, enjoy corned beef (braised in beer and aromatics for four hours) with boiled red potatoes and cabbage, plus $5 pints from 6 p.m.-10 p.m. Hours for the corned-beef entree are 11 a.m. to close, but may vary by location, so check first!
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COSTA MESA:
MARCH 17: St. Patrick's Day Party: Harp Inn Irish Pub. Celebration starts at 8 a.m. and runs all day with music, bagpipes, dancers & great Irish food and drink.
MARCH 17: St. Patrick's Menu at Yard House. On Tuesday, enjoy corned beef (braised in beer and aromatics for four hours) with boiled red potatoes and cabbage, plus $5 pints from 6 p.m.-10 p.m. Hours for the corned-beef entree are 11 a.m. to close, but may vary by location, so check first!
MARCH 17: St. Patrick's Day Dining at NORMS. Available starting at 11 a.m., the diner is serving a four-course meal including: corned beef and cabbage; Irish-style potatoes; soup; salad; minted chocolate chip ice cream; and green lemonade. Limited supplies of the St. Paddy's meal will be available March 18 for those who possibly partied a bit too hard and need a helpful hand in the hangover-recovery process.
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FOUNTAIN VALLEY:
MARCH 17: St. Patrick's Day at Silky Sullivan's. Fun actually starts March 11 with Irish eats, drinks and varying line-up of entertainment and runs through St. Patrick's Day.
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HUNTINGTON BEACH:
MARCH 13-17: St. Patrick's Irish Fest: Old World Restaurant. Traditional Irish stew and corned beef and cabbage on the menu. Plus special events Saturday & Sunday for those over 21 and for families.
MARCH 15: Irish Whiskey Class. Sample fine Irish whiskey and enjoy St. Patrick's Day-themed food at VomFASS.
MARCH 17: St. Patrick's Day Dining at NORMS. Available starting at 11 a.m., the diner is serving a four-course meal including: corned beef and cabbage; Irish-style potatoes; soup; salad; minted chocolate chip ice cream; and green lemonade. Limited supplies of the St. Paddy's meal will be available March 18 for those who possibly partied a bit too hard and need a helpful hand in the hangover-recovery process.
MARCH 17: St. Patrick's Day Fest: The Longboard. Drink specials all day, plus great Irish menu.
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IRVINE:
MARCH 17: Celebrate St. Patrick's Day. Pretend City hosts Rainbow Treasure Hunt & other fun for the little ones.
MARCH 17: St. Patrick's Menu at Yard House. On Tuesday, enjoy corned beef (braised in beer and aromatics for four hours) with boiled red potatoes and cabbage, plus $5 pints from 6 p.m.-10 p.m. Hours for the corned-beef entree are 11 a.m. to close, but may vary by location, so check first!
MARCH 17: St. Patrick's Day at Center Hub. "With so many options to choose from in one spot, you’ll be feeling the luck of the Irish!"
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LAGUNA HILLS
MARCH 17: St. Patrick's Day Free Breakfast: Chick-fil-A. You must be wearing green!
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LAGUNA NIGUEL:
MARCH 17: Patsy's St. Patrick's Day Party! A rollicking time with bagpipes, live music, Irish food, green beer & photo booth with Irish props. Pre-St. Paddy's fest on March 14, too.
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LOS ALAMITOS:
MARCH 15: Family Irish Fun Day: St. Isidore Plaza. With music, dancing, food, kids' games & more!
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MISSION VIEJO:
MARCH 14: Irish Festival on the Green. Festivities for all ages, including inflatables, face-painting, live entertainment, beer, food & Irish costume concert.
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NEWPORT BEACH:
MARCH 14: "Luck of the Irish" St. Paddy's Bar Crawl. "Follow the rainbow with us this St Paddy's weekend and ring in the spring season with the best bars and drink specials in Newport Beach!"
MARCH 17: St. Patrick's Menu at Yard House. On Tuesday, enjoy corned beef (braised in beer and aromatics for four hours) with boiled red potatoes and cabbage, plus $5 pints from 6 p.m.-10 p.m. Hours for the corned-beef entree are 11 a.m. to close, but may vary by location, so check first!
MARCH 17: St. Patrick's Day Party: Malarky's Irish Pub. Festivities begin at 6 a.m. and run all day and into the evening.
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RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA:
MARCH 14: St. Patrick's Day Cookie-Decorating Class. A fun night no matter your icing abilities.
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SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO:
MARCH 14: St. Patrick's Concert 2020: Coach House. Fun evening of Celtic entertainment with two great bands!
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SANTA ANA:
MARCH 17: St. Patrick's Day Dining at NORMS. Available starting at 11 a.m., the diner is serving a four-course meal including: corned beef and cabbage; Irish-style potatoes; soup; salad; minted chocolate chip ice cream; and green lemonade. Limited supplies of the St. Paddy's meal will be available March 18 for those who possibly partied a bit too hard and need a helpful hand in the hangover-recovery process.
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TUSTIN:
MARCH 16: St. Patrick’s Day Cookies & Crafts: Bubblepop. Stop by with the little ones!
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