Patch Picks: The Best St. Paddy's Day Parties

Ahh, St. Patrick's Day, this year on a Thursday, will make for some rough Friday mornings.  If you're looking for a place to go to show off your Irish pride, or maybe just celebrate for celebrating's sake, look no further.

Casey's Bar & Grill (1742 E. Joppa Road) — The outdoor seating tent at Casey's went up at 11 o'clock this morning, and the party will continue into the wee hours on Friday. You can stop by to fill up on corned beef & cabbage for just $7, grab a few drink specials on beers like Guinness and Smithwick's and check out live music from C.O.V.E.

On Friday, Miller Lite comes to celebrate on the second day of the St. Paddy's Day celebration at Casey's with $2 Coors and Miller Light Bottles; live music from DJ Pumpin' Paul will be featured all night.

Emerald Tavern (8300 Harford Road) — The Emerald added two extra bars this year to help expedite service on this always-busy day of the year. From 5 p.m. until close, Guinness and Smithwick's are just $5, and for those of you feeling adventurous, there's an ice luge ready to chill shots.

Check out their Facebook page for even more specials.

Twisted Harp (8706 Belair Road) — Just over in Perry Hall, the Twisted Harp has drink specials from 2 p.m. 'til they close. Check out $3.50 Harp and $5 Guinness drafts and enjoy live music from 2-6 p.m. and 8-12 a.m. with Gaelic Mishap, bagpipes and Irish dancers.

Tilted Kilt (The Avenue at White Marsh) — Tilted Kilt features live music by The Reagan Years, DJs, acoustic music, green beads and contests. Food and drink specials will be featured all day as well.