St. Patrick’s Day 2008 Whether your name is Mulligan, Milligan or Smith, everyone is a touch Irish on March 17th and into celebrating all that is green gold, shamrock and luck related. This holiday originated in Ireland, in remembrance of Saint Patrick, the patron Saint of Ireland, most known for driving the snakes out of Ireland….though there is some question as to whether there ever were any snakes in Ireland. World wide, for those who celebrate this day with its intended meaning, as opposed to just drinking green beer (not that there is anything wrong with drinking green beer mind you!), this is a traditional day for spiritual renewal and offering prayers for missionaries across the globe who keep the spirit of St. Patrick alive. If you would like to know more about the history of this much celebrated day, visit http://www.st-patricks-day.com/. If you can’t find a celebration that sparks your interest below, this site will surely satisfy your every Irish whim. St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations Across the Southland South Bay St. Patrick's Day Parade When: March 15, 2008, Saturday parade 11 am Where: The intersection of Pier and Valley Drive, west to Hermosa Avenue then South on Hermosa to 9th Street. Festival at Pier Plaza Cost: Free Info: www.hermosabch.org/about/calendar/ Thistle and Shamrock: California Philharmonic Pays Tribute to Celtic Culture When:March 15, 2008, 8 pm Where: The Ambassador Auditorium, 131 S. St. John Ave., Pasadena Cost: $30-$95 Info: www.calphil.org Los Angeles St. Patrick's Day Parade Followed by the St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at Pershing Square. When: Monday, March 17, 2008, 11:30 am from Pershing Square, Where: From Pershing Square to Olvera Street Cost: Free Info: www.lafd.org/stpats St. Patrick's Day Cocktail Cruise Join the Hornblower for a celebration at sea. Enjoy the St. Patrick’s Day décor, drink specials and complimentary appetizers. When: March 17, 2008, 6:30 – 8:30 pm Where: Hornblower Cruises, 13755 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey Cost: $28 Info: www.hornblower.com, 800-ON-THE-BAY St. Patrick’s Day at Joxer Daly’s Celebrating St. Patty’s day with a live band on the covered patio, with bagpipes and leprechauns. When: Monday, March 17, 2008, 8:00 pm Where: 11168 Washington Blvd., Culver City Cost: $5 after 9pm Info: 310-838-3745 St. Patrick’s Day at Killian’s Pub and Grill Happy hour from 3-7 pm. Green beer for $2 When: Monday, March 17, 2008 Where: 2533 Pacific Coast Highway, Torrance Info: www.killianspubandgrill.com, 310-325-1212 St. Patrick’s Day at McMurphy’s Tavern McMurphy’s opens at noon serving a special Irish menu. Also, come enjoy the live music including bagpipes, Irish rock and traditional Celtic music. After 6 pm, a DJ takes over. When: Monday, March 17, 2008 Where: 72 North Fair Oaks Ave., Pasadena Info: www.mcmurphystavern.com, 626.666.1445 Best Irish Pub’s in Los Angeles DOWNTOWN LA Casey's Irish Bar & Grille 613 S. Grand Ave. (at 6th Street) Los Angeles, CA 90017 (213) 629-2353 www.bigcaseys.com LA BREA/MIRACLE MILE/MID-WILSHIRE Tom Bergin's Tavern 840 S. Fairfax Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90036 (323) 936-7151 www.tombergins.com Molly Malone's Irish Pub 575 S. Fairfax Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90036 (323) 935-1577 www.mollymalonesla.com SANTA MONICA/VENICE/MARINA DEL REY Finn MacCool's 2702 Main St. Santa Monica, CA (310) 452-1734 www.gerrigilliland.com/finn Sonny McLean's 2615 Wilshire Blvd. Santa Monica, CA 90403 (310) 449-1811 www.sonnymcleans.com Brennan's Pub 4089 Lincoln Blvd. Marina del Rey, CA 90292 (310) 821-6622 www.brennanspub-la.com SOUTH BAY Harry O's 3600 Highland Ave. Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 (310) 545-4444 www.harryosmb.com Patrick Malloy's 50-A Pier Ave. Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 (310) 798-9762 www.patrickmolloys.com The Auld Dubliner Irish Pub and Restaurant 71 S. Pine Ave. (at The Pike) Long Beach, CA 90802 (562) 437-8300 www.aulddubliner.com Gallagher's Pub & Grill 2751 E. Broadway Long Beach, CA 90803 (562) 856-8000 www.gallagherspub.com PASADENA McMurphy's Tavern 72 N. Fair Oaks Ave. Pasadena, CA 91103 (626) 666-1445 www.mcmurphystavern.com