St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations This Weekend In New Hope-Lambertville

NEW HOPE, PA — St. Patrick’s Day is on a Friday this year. Entertainment districts in New Hope-Lambertville 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 New Hope-Lambertville to celebrate the March 17 holiday are:

• The Ladies Auxiliary of American Legion Post 120 will serve a corned beef and cabbage dinner on Saint Patrick’s Day. The dinner takes place on Friday, March 17 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the American Legion Hall at 320 Union Street, Lambertville. The evening will include dinner, Irish music and a special children’s menu. The cost is $11.
• The Logan Inn will stir up some St. Patrick's Day fun with a “Luck of the Irish” cocktail class on Sunday, March 19. During the class, participants will work side-by-side with one of the Logan’s mixologists to create three cocktails from start to finish, all inspired by the flavors of St. Patrick's Day, paired with a selection of lite bites.⁠ The Logan’s Mixologist's Picks will include a Tipperary (Irish Whiskey, Sweet Vermouth, Green Grasshopper (Green Crème de Menthe, White Crème de Cacao, Heavy Cream).⁠ The cost of the class is $75. To reserve, click here.
• Crossing Vineyards and Winery presents a Saint Patrick's Weekend on March 18 and 19 from 12 to 6 p.m. Celebrate with award-winning wines, specialty pairings and live music by The Boys of County Bucks. The winery also serves local craft beers on draft and in bottles. The winery is located at 1853 Wrightstown Road, Newtown.
• 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

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.