Lots of people have been sending us this question. But the venues involved have been somewhat slow to announce their events. No doubt more will pop up once this has run, in which case we'll add updates (and we'll summarize again in the relevant "Las Vegas This Weekend" entry in our "Today's News" column).
But for now at least, here's a comprehensive list of all the places you can get drunk in the name of patriotism (if you're Irish), eat as much green Jello as you can handle, hopefully cash in on some of the luck in the air, and generally partake in all the leprechaun lunacy and bapgpipe shenanigans that's sure to unfold throughout the weekend.
March 13 & 16
Fitzgeralds [or "the Fitz," to those in the know] Dublin’ Cash Giveaway Every half-hour from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. the casino will award $100, with a chance to double it.
March 14-17
Henderson Events Plaza St. Patrick’s Day Festival Time: Fri 5 p.m.-10 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sun noon-10 p.m.; Mon noon-8 p.m. Free admission This festival celebrates its 42nd anniversary with carnival rides, Kids Karnival, Saturday parade, and a food court. Darby O’Gill and the Little People and other local bands will perform at the Irish Rock ‘n Roll Beer Garden, where drink specials and merchandise will be available. Free entertainment on the main amphitheater stage includes the Scintas, Ellie Smith, the Frankie Moreno Band, the Irish Affair, the Swing Sisters, Vegas Valley Cloggers, Sharon Lynn Dance Academy, and more. Note: Carnival rides only are open on March 13 5 p.m.-10 p.m.
McMullan’s Irish Pub 4650 W. Tropicana Live music by Beth Mullaney (5 p.m.-8 p.m.) and Acoustic Soul (9 p.m.-1 a.m.) on March 14 & 15. Killian’s Angels (8 p.m.-11 p.m.) hit the stage on March 16. Monday’s party begins at noon and spills into the parking lot with performances by Darby O’Gill and the Little People (4 p.m.-7 p.m.), High Wire (9 p.m.-midnight), and the Pog Mo Thoin Bagpipers (all day). Inside the pub, catch Killian’s Angels (noon-3:30 p.m.), the Frequencies (4 p.m.-8 p.m.), and Acoustic Soul (9 p.m.-1 a.m.)
March 15
Charleston Heights Arts Center St. Patrick’s Day Dance Time: 7 p.m.-10 p.m. Admission: $10 (advance), $12 (at the droor) Don your St. Patty’s Day green and celebrate with dancing to popular music from yesteryear. Music by Carl Grove Combo. For more information, call 702/229-6383
Fitzgeralds St. Patrick’s Day Celebration Venue: Casino floor Time: 2 p.m.-4 p.m. Free Admission Festivities include a leprechaun lookalike contest and a green Jello eating contest. Triple points all day long.
Henderson Events Plaza St. Patrick’s Day Parade Time: 10 a.m.-noon Free admission The Scintas and Ellie Smith will serve as this year’s Grand Marshals. More than 125 entrants will navigate the Water Street parade route and food and beverage vendors will be open. A historic first-year car show and grand-opening concert will be held after the parade.
Hooters Teeny Weeny Green Bikini Pageant Venue: Casino floor Time: 3 p.m.-6 p.m. Come watch 25 of the sexiest Hooters girls strut their stuff in three different outfits. Meet the girls after the pageant at Porch Dogs.
Monte Lago Village Resort St. Patrick’s Day Celebration Venue: The Auld Dubliner Time: 4 p.m. Entertainment outside the pub includes performances by Celtic Storm Irish Dance Company (4 p.m.-5 p.m.) and Finnegans Wake (5:30 p.m.-9 p.m.). Bagpipe players will roam the Village (7 p.m.-10 p.m.) while inside, the Wild Celts take to the stage (9 p.m. until the wee hours). Smithwicks and Jameson will be doing giveaways, including beer samples, beads, hats, and more (8 p.m.-11 p.m.)
Rio St. Patty’s Day Round One Venue: McFadden's Area 107.9 broadcasts live from noon to 4 p.m. Live performances by Flogging Molly and the Jeremy Cornwell Band, plus bagpipers and Irish dancers. Drink specials include $4 B
