St. Patrick's parade will be Kansas City's first big event since the deadly Super Bowl celebration
Hundreds of thousands of people are expected at this weekendโs St. Patrickโs Day parade in Kansas City, where they should expect much tighter security measures than in past years due to last monthโs deadly mass shooting at the Chiefsโ Super Bowl celebration.
From shamrocks to rainbows, thereโs a deeper meaning behind St. Patrickโs Day traditions
So, we all know that when St. Patrickโs Day rolls around, our social media feeds light up like a Christmas tree with images of leprechauns, shamrocks, and pots of gold at the end of rainbows, right? But have you ever stopped to wonder why?
Hereโs how to celebrate St. Patrickโs Day at Central Floridaโs theme parks
Wednesday marks St. Patrickโs Day, and Central Floridaโs theme parks are the perfect place to celebrate with both family and friends. While visiting Universal Orlando Resort be sure to head to Universal Studios to check out Finneganโs Bar and Grill. Fuzzy Leprechaun (Universal Orlando Blog)One drink that Universal Orlando recently showcased in its blog was called the Fuzzy Leprechaun. Each year, the restaurant throws its biggest party of the year, the Mighty St. Patrickโs Festival. Available at Gasparilla Island Grill, Disneyโs Grand Floridian Resort & Spa (Disney Parks Blog)Walt Disney World resorts are also celebrating St. Patrickโs Day.
Biden recommits to Good Friday accord on St. Patrick's Day
President Joe Biden speaks during a virtual meeting with Ireland's Prime Minister Micheal Martin on St. Patrick's Day, in the Oval Office of the White House, Wednesday, March 17, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)WASHINGTON โ President Joe Biden marked St. Patrickโs Day on Wednesday by recommitting the U.S. to the Good Friday Agreement, which has come under increasing stress following the United Kingdom's exit from the European Union. Before the meeting, the president attended a morning Mass at the aptly named St. Patrickโs Church near his family home in Wilmington, Delaware, then returned to the White House to partake in the St. Patrickโs Day celebrations, which were toned down due to the coronavirus pandemic. In keeping with recent tradition, the water in fountains outside the White House ran green for the day. Biden and Martin also emphasized their commitment to addressing global challenges and combating the coronavirus, among other issues, the White House said.
McDonaldโs is bringing back its Shamrock Shake in February
Even though St. Patrickโs Day is more than a month away, McDonaldโs is already preparing to bring back its Shamrock Shake. Beginning Feb. 15, the fan-favorite will go on sale at locations for a limited time, as well as the Oreo Shamrock McFlurry. McDonaldโs first started selling the Shamrock Shake in 1970. [TRENDING: Even colder air on the way | Latest on $1,400 economic relief payments | Bars, nightclubs continue to disobey local COVID-19 rules]The Shamrock Shake is part of a big month for McDonaldโs, which is expected to roll out three new chicken sandwiches on Feb. 24.
Downtown Orlando bars close, adjust hours after governor orders statewide closures
ORLANDO, Fla. โ For many bar-goers, their St. Patrickโs Day festivities in downtown Orlando were canceled after Gov. Ron DeSantis ordered all bars and nightclubs to shutter their doors due to the coronavirus. Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer also issued an executive order Tuesday, banning alcohol sales at bars and restaurants throughout the city but later said the city would follow the state-wide executive order. [MORE: Central Florida breweries adapt after Florida bars ordered to close amid coronavirus pandemic | Interactive map shows Florida coronavirus cases in real time]Dyerโs executive order differed from the governorโs restrictions, which ordered all bars and clubs to close for 30 days statewide though some may be able to sell food. To keep up with the latest news on the pandemic, subscribe to News 6โฒs coronavirus newsletter or go to ClickOrlando.com/coronavirus.
Can you fathom no St. Patrickโs Day celebrations at pubs in Ireland?
A St. Patrickโs Day in Ireland without celebrations at local pubs? Yes, it is true, and just the latest example of how serious the coronavirus pandemic has become. The Irish government sent a release Sunday asking all pubs be closed from Sunday night until March 29 to help quell the spread of the coronavirus. St. Patrickโs Day celebrations surely will be affected around the world, and itโs hard to imagine you canโt even go to a pub in the heart of Ireland anymore to celebrate St. Patrickโs Day. But that once again emphasizes the seriousness of the pandemic and the sacrifices so many are making.
Celebrate St. Patrickโs Day all month long with Chiliโs $5 Lucky Jameson margaritas
Want to start celebrating St. Patrickโs Day a little early? Chiliโs featured margarita of the month will help do just that. The restaurantโs $5 margarita for March is called Lucky Jameson. Sip on a mix of Jameson Irish Whiskey, Lunazul Blanco Tequila, Triple Sec and fresh sour. To celebrate its 45th birthday, you can drink $3.13 Presidente margaritas on March 13.