Where to Party for St. Patrick’s Day in West Des Moines: Weather Forecast, Bar Specials

Don’t you love it when it’s St. Patrick’s Day Weekend instead of just St. Patrick’s Day?

There’s lots to do around town, including some parties close to home in West Des Moines.

First: your forecast from the National Weather Service in Des Moines.

The wearin’ o’ the green should include winter gear if you’re going to be attending one of the outdoor parties. It’ll be cloudy, with a high near 38, and there will be a cold north wind gusting to 18 mph. The low Saturday night is expected to be around 23, with a north northeast wind.

It’ll be a little warmer Sunday on St. Patrick’s Day, with partly sunny skies and a high near 41. Sunday night, there’s a 60 percent chance of precipitation. Yes, the S-word is in the forecast – it’ll be mainly rain before 1 a.m. Monday, then snow – but little if any accumulation is expected.

While you’re out enjoying the luck of the Irish this weekend, snap a photo or film a little B-roll and upload it on Patch’s Pics & Clips.

Here are a couple of bar parties to check out:

Sully’s Irish Pub, 110 Grand Ave., opens at 6 a.m. today and the party continues until midnight, then starts again at 10 a.m. Sunday. Star 102.5 will broadcast all day and evening Saturday, and drink specials and green beer will be available.

Expect standing room only both inside and and in the big outdoor tent.

The Hy-Vee Food Store at 1900 Grand will cater, serving green eggs and ham from 6-9 a.m. Saturday. Throughout the day Saturday and Sunday, steak sandwiches, hamburgers, brats, hot dogs, walking tacos and pizza by the slice will be available.

Free parking is available across the street at Val Air Ballroom.

Limey’s Pub, 1970 Grand Ave., opens at 8 a.m. today and Sunday for a breakfast buffet that includes green eggs, ham and bacon. Corned beef and cabbage will be available throughout the day.

The big day is Sunday. Bagpipers entertain at 6 p.m. and St. Patrick’s Day-themed drink specials will be available throughout the day

Weather permitting, the patio beer garden will be open.