Here's What To Do In Gwinnett For St. Patrick's Day

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA — Are you getting that green feeling yet? St. Patrick’s Day is just days away. If you're feeling green but don't know where to go, Patch has got you covered. Kiss the Blarney Stone, grab your shamrocks and here's how to get green in Gwinnett:

Shake Your Shamrock

Saturday, March 17 from 6-9PM, when Mall of Georgia turns the Village green! Celebrate with live entertainment from The Throwback Experience and Drake Irish Dance Buford, bounce houses, photo booth, family-friendly activities, giveaways, retailer and vendor booths, and more!

Enjoy a crafted cocktail, beer, or wine purchased from participating restaurants while relaxing in the Village at the following participating restaurants: Marlow's Tavern, Tin Lizzy's Cantina, P.F. Chang's, and Smokey Bones.

City of Lawrenceville to Host St. Paddy’s Day Celebration

The City of Lawrenceville and partners Kicks 101.5, Local Republic, McCray's Tavern on the Square, Kona Ice, NV Bath & Body Bar and Consolidated Pipe & Supply Company invite the community to wear their green as the historic downtown celebrates the luck of the Irish at St. Paddy’s on Perry on March 17 from 2 – 9 p.m. The event includes fun for the whole family with traditional Irish fare, cool treats, games, crafts, and plenty of time to shop goodies from the stores around the Square, along with live entertainment from Connor Christian and the Southern Gothic Boys.

The celebration will kick off with DJ Suspense followed by a traditional bagpiper performance. In addition to the featured entertainment from Connor Christian and the Southern Gothic Boys, the event will also include a performance by the Gwinnett School of Rock Band.

For the safety of event patrons and to accommodate traffic flow, the City of Lawrenceville would like to note that Perry St. (between W. Pike St. & W. Crogan St.) will be closed from 8 a.m. – midnight on March 17.

Find your pot of gold at the end of the rainbow at Lawrenceville’s St. Paddy’s on Perry! The celebration is free to attend; just be sure to wear your green! The event will be held rain or shine! For more information, visit www.lawrencevillega.org or www.facebook.com/cityoflawrenceville.

Here are some events listed by Explore Gwinnett:

St. Paddy's Comedy Spectacular

March 16 & 17, 7:15 & 9:15pm @ Aurora Theatre Have a laugh with headliner Mike Albanese, Chelcie Rice, Greg Behrens and host Katie Causey at this St. Paddy's Comedy Spectacular. Enjoy Aurora's full bar.

Suwanee Kiwanis Shamrock Run

Saturday, March 17, 7:30am @ Town Center Park The Suwanee Kiwanis 7th Annual Shamrock 5K is located at beautiful Suwanee Town Center Park. Get decked out in your most gaudy green, and get some exercise before you head to your other St. Paddy's celebrations.

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Irish Fest Norcross

Saturday, Marcy 17, 10am @ Downtown Norcross. City of Norcross is collaborating with Taste of Britain and the Drake School of Irish Dance to bring you the first-ever St. Patrick's Day celebration in Norcross. Start with a traditional English breakfast, then enjoy live music and dancing, hurling demonstrations, face painting, chalk etching and other activities.

Tales and Trails

Saturday, March 17, 1pm @ Gwinnett Environmental & Heritage Center Looking to learn more about St. Patrick's day? Explore Irish tales and folklore along with their connection to nature.

Suwanee Beer Fest

Saturday, March 18, 1pm – 5pm @ Town Center Park It's exciting this event is taking place ON St. Patrick’s Day. The Suwanee American Craft Beer Fest is returning to Suwanee Town Center Park for its eighth year. You won’t want to miss out on over 350 craft beers from breweries all over America. And, don’t forget to come decked out in your most outrageous St. Paddy’s gear!

St. Paddy's on Perry

Saturday, March 17, 2pm @ Downtown Lawrenceville Kicks 101.5, McCray's Taven on the Square, Local Republic and Kona Ice have partnered with the City of Lawrenceville to throw an epic St. Paddy's block party. The event will feature live music, Irish food, brews and more.

St. Paddy's Day Party

Saturday, March 17, 5pm @ Tannery Row Ale HouseKeep the St. Paddy's Day Party going at Tannery Row Ale House. Enjoy green beer, bagpipers and live music from Hum Ripple and DJ Eddie Matos. If you're planning to go to Suwanee Beer Fest, take advantage of the free, non-stop shuttles to and from the ale house from 11am - 6pm.

Know of other St. Patrick's Day events happening in Gwinnett?

Submit them to the Explore Gwinnett events calendar or email john.barker@patch.com to get on this list.

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