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Whether you’re Irish every day, or just on St. Paddy’s Day, we all could use a special celebration this year!

This Wednesday, March 17th is St. Patrick’s Day. The holiday has been celebrated for over 1,000 years to commemorate St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. These days, St. Paddy’s day is celebrated across America to honor Irish culture, enjoy dishes like corned beef and cabbage, and enjoy some brews.

So, don your favorite green outfit, gather your lucky charms, and let’s celebrate! Keep reading to learn more about some shamrockin’ events happening this March 17th right here in Baltimore:

Celebrate Virtually
If you prefer to party from the comfort of home, there are plenty of COVID-safe virtual celebrations that you can attend right from the comfort of your home at Union Wharf! You don’t need to worry about a designated driver––and you can wear whatever you want!

The Cuisine of Ireland for St. Paddy’s Day
Let’s be honest…one of the best parts of every holiday is the food! St. Patricks Day is a great opportunity to learn about delicious Irish culinary traditions. You can learn how to make some modern Irish dishes in Schola cooking school’s special themed class, including Garlic & Guinness Steamed Mussels, Potato Boxtys stuffed with Creamed Bacon and a Classic Shepherd’s Pie. If we can’t travel to Europe, the next best thing is tasting the food!

Dropkick Murphy’s Virtual Concert
Another way to be transported to the Emerald Isle? Through music! Continuing an annual tradition, The Dropkick Murphy’s will be performing at 7pm Boston time on St. Paddy’s, but this year, you can enjoy it right from your apartment.

Party In-Person
There are lots of festive St. Paddy’s events this year! If you plan on attending any of these events, please remember to social distance and wear a mask.

Shamrock Fun Run in Fells Point
If you want to get a workout in before a night of beer and Irish soda bread, we’ve got the event for you! The Shamrock Fun Run, hosted by Charm City Run is a great way to kick off your St. Paddy’s day. It will start at the Fell’s Point Charm City Run location, and post-run you can stop at the store for some refreshments and discounts on their gear! You can RSVP here.

Spencer Joyce, St. Paddy’s Day at Delia Foley’s, Baltimore, MD
What better place to spend St. Paddys than a pub! Delia Foley’s in Federal Hill is the destination for drinks and merriment. From 3-6pm, Spencer Joyce will be performing Irish music, setting the perfect backdrop to your festive pub afternoon.

Ales on the Rails: St. Patrick’s Day at the B&O
The B&O Railroad museum is hosting “Ales on the Rails,” with live entertainment, outdoor ambiance, and––of course––Irish beers! Their spacious pavilion has plenty of room for people to celebrate safely. Plus, you can enjoy live music by Irish guitarist Brendan Pelan.

I’m Irish and Proud Peaceful March
If you’re a member of the Fighting Irish, you can meet up at Mick O’Sheas Irish Pub for a peaceful gathering from 11am-4pm on St. Patrick’s Day.

Happy St. Patrick’s Day
We hope you have the luck of the Irish with you this St. Paddy’s Day! Be sure to share photos of your celebration with us on Instagram, @UnionWharf.