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St. Patrick's Day Festivals & Events: Inland Empire 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.

See St. Patrick's Day events going on this year in the Riverside County and Inland Empire area.
See St. Patrick's Day events going on this year in the Riverside County and Inland Empire area. (Ashley Ludwig/Patch)

RIVERSIDE 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 the Inland Empire.

Find out what's happening in Temeculafor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Sláinte, from Patch!

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CATHEDRAL CITY:

MARCH 17: St. Patrick's Day: O'Henry's. Don't miss the corned beef & cabbage or the $1.50 tacos.

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CHERRY VALLEY:

MARCH 14: Bogart 1k/5k Fun Run. Lace up the sneakers, and wear green!

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CORONA:

MARCH 17: Annual St. Patrick's Day Party: Stone Church Brewing. Doors open at noon, but the party really gets started at 7 p.m. with a DJ.

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MENTONE:

MARCH 17: All- You-Can-Eat St. Patrick’s Day Buffet & Band. The shenanigans go down at Millcreek Cattle Company.

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MORENO VALLEY:

MARCH 14: Feeling Lucky Paint & Sip: Papa Joe's Sportsbar. "Every ticket includes one green beer, canvas, paint, apron and everything you need to take home an awesome lucky picture!"

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MURRIETA:

MARCH 14: Rough Riders St. Patrick's Day Shite Show. Event promises "bag-pipe music, Irish music all day, Irish food, Irish drinks and a damn good time."

MARCH 15: St. Paddy's Day 5K Hilltop Challenge. "Entry includes a lucky finisher's medal, shirt or tank, tasty green beverage, and after-party shenanigans!"

MARCH 15: St. Patrick's Day Party & Horse Sanctuary Fundraiser. With music & food to support a great cause. Tickets on sale.

MARCH 17: St.Patrick’s Day Fest: Shamrock Irish Pub. "Don't party like the Irish, party with the Irish! Nobody does St. Patrick's Day like The Shamrock at the #1 Irish Pub in California."

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PALM DESERT:

MARCH 13: Whiskey Business. "Celebrate the luck of the Irish and get down to business with a little Irish whiskey tasting!" At the Vine Wine Bar.

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PALM SPRINGS:

MARCH 14: Shamrock Run 5K & Lil' Leprechaun Dash. Festivities include giveaways & pancake breakfast.

MARCH 17: St. Patrick's Day Bash: Palm Canyon Roadhouse. "13th Annual St. Patty's Day Bash. Food, Booze & Music! What else is there? Serving Traditional Irish Fare for the Day: Corned Beef & Cabbage, Guinness Irish Stew, Potato Leek Soup. And not so traditional....Irish Tacos, Irish Nachos, plus much, much more!"

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RANCHO CUCAMONGA:

MARCH 15: Firefighters St Patrick Fest & Fundraiser. At Etiwanda Roadhouse with brews, raffles, silent auctions & entertainment by the Rancho Cucamonga Pipes and Drums Band and the Foothill Tavern Band.

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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RANCHO MIRAGE:

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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RIVERSIDE:

MARCH 17: St. Patrick's Day Dining at NORMS. Available starting at 11 a.m., the iconic 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 Party: Lake Alice. Celebrate in style with corned beef & cabbage, green beer, a DJ, and a live band.

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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TEMECULA:

MARCH 14: St. Patrick’s Tea For Parents & Kids. Super sweet event with themed desserts & crafts.

MARCH 14: Celtic Cheer St. Patrick's Party: Refuge Brewery. With music & Irish-inspired menu.

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: Tilted Kilt. Special menu includes drink specials, corned beef & cabbage and more.

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UPLAND:

MARCH 14: St. Patrick's Irish Festival. With Irish food, music, beer & bagpipers, it's a full day of family fun.

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YUCAIPA:

MARCH 7: 'St. Patrick's Day In Ireland' Concert. An entertainment delight with traditional music, song and dances of Ireland!

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If we missed your organization's St. Patrick's Day event, email details with online links to susan.schena@patch.com

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