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Best Things to Do in Tri-Cities on St. Patrick's Day 2013

Andrew Kirk — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 22:18:45 +0000

St. Patrick's Day is Sunday, March 17, this year. There are a lot of fun things happening that weekend for all ages. Check them out here:

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Drinking & Driving St. Patty's Weekend Will Cost You Lots of 'Green' From DUI Emphasis Patrols

John McKay — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 19:40:50 +0000

St. Patrick's Day is one of the most heavily-monitored holidays when it comes to DUI patrols.

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Pasco's St. Patrick's Parish Celebrating St. Patrick's Day With Encounter 2013

Paul Drake — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:04:59 +0000

Bringing people together is the goal of "Tri-Cities Encounter 2013: A Place for Us" -- a two-day public festival including music, art and exhibits at Three Rivers Convention Center in honor of St. Patrick’s Day.

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Save Your Pennies By Making Your Own Shamrock Shake at Home

Danny Gallagher — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 13:00:33 +0000

McDonald’s Shamrock Shake usually comes once a year around St. Patrick’s Day, but as the holiday passes, so does the elusive tasty beverage. Now you don’t have to be in March (or Irish) to enjoy one year round.

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10 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Leprechauns

Danny Gallagher — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 16:00:59 +0000

Few icons from folklore and mythology have been branded and co-opted more than the leprechaun. Stories of their rare appearances and coveted pot of gold have permeated almost every aspect of popular culture. They have become so synonymous with Irish culture that the streets are filled with tall green hats and green coats every St. Patrick’s Day. Their history, however, is far different from the traditional leprechauns that endlessly wander into bars and fight hangovers one weekend in March. Take a look at a few things you probably didn’t know about leprechauns.

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Have You Heard About Our St. Patrick's Day Contest?

Andrew Kirk — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 23:21:24 +0000

Learn about our contest to win Americans playoff tickets.

4 Ways To Celebrate St. Patrick's Day

The Brad — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 11:07:41 +0000

If you’re “celebrating” St. Patrick’s day by simply donning your favorite green t-shirt, you’re doing it wrong. Do it right this year: parade through the streets, pack your bags for Dublin, get pelted by the contents of the grocery store’s produce section, or even run a marathon

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