St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations In And Around Doylestown

DOYLESTOWN, PA — St. Patrick’s Day is on a Friday this year. Entertainment districts in Doylestown will be swimming in Kelly green, and perhaps flashing red and blue lights if people don’t behave themselves.

And devout Catholics may have to consult their parish priest before they dig into a plate of corned beef and cabbage.

Some of the places in Doylestown to celebrate the March 17 holiday are:

• Puck and The Garden Bar at Puck present Oak Ash & Thorn with special guest Howling Talley in a special Saint Patrick's Day performance on Friday, March 17, Doors open at 7 p.m. Howling Talley performs from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. followed by Oak Ash & Thorn from 9 to 10:30 p.m. The cost is $15. You must be 21 and over to enter unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. This is an indoor event curated by Picnics On Pine in collaboration with PUCK + The Garden Bar at PUCK. PUCK is located at 1 Printer’s Aly Doylestown 18901.
• St. Patrick's Day Social Party will be held March 17 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Fred Astaire Dance Studio Doylestown, 30 West Oakland Avenue, Doylestown 18901. Enjoy a night of dancing, appetizers, and great company. Wear your best Irish colors. Call 215-254-5494 to reserve.
• The Dublin Township Center presents "Lucky To Have You: Saint Patrick's Day on the Square" on March 17 and 18 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Square at Dublin Town Center, 123 Main Street, Dublin. The event is free.
• In honor of St. Patrick's Day, Peddler's Village presents "Celebrate the Green," a mid-March opportunity to enjoy special menus, promotions and comedy-themed events from March 17 to 19. The village is located at Route 202 and 263 in Lahaska. For details, visit peddlersvillage.com.

Roving DUI Patrols Throughout The Weekend

According to PennDOT data, in the Philadelphia region during the 2022 St. Patrick’s Day holiday period beginning at 6 p.m. on Friday, March 11 running through 6 a.m. on Sunday, March 20, there were 70 crashes involving an impaired driver, resulting in two fatalities.

“Drunk drivers are a continuing problem on our nation’s roads, especially around days like St. Patrick’s Day,” said PennDOT Safety Press Officer Krys Johnson. “People need to know that they can go out for a night of fun and return home safely by ensuring they have a sober driver take them home. Don’t be the reason someone – including yourself – doesn’t get home.”

Johnson said PennDOT will be partnering with law enforcement agencies throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania over the St. Patrick's Day weekend to conduct extra enforcement details targeting impaired drivers.

"Throughout the celebration there will be a heightened alert. If you are under the influence you will get pulled over," she said. "Don't wait until that happens. Make your transportation decisions now. Designate a sober driver to get you and your friends home safely."

Archdiocese Grants Dispensation For St. Paddy's Day

Philadelphia area Catholics have been given permission to gobble up meat in celebration of St. Patrick's Day. The Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Thursday granted a dispensation to all Roman Catholics in the archdiocese from their obligation to avoid meat on the holiday. This year, St. Paddy's Day falls on Friday, March 17. With the announcement, area Catholics can eat all the corned beef on the holiday as their hearts desire without fear of breaking Lent.