Looking for something to do this St. Paddy’s Day? You’re in luck! We’ve got parades, parties and gorgeous green manicures lined up for you. 

The Purple Place Bar and Grill. On March 17, El Dorado Hills’ original roadhouse is dishing out a mouthwatering dinner of house-made corned beef and cabbage with carrots, Irish potatoes and horseradish cream sauce. Stick around for live music by the band 8 Track Massacre and drink specials, including $4 Jameson and $4 pints of Guinness. 

St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Don’t miss this parade on March 18 in Old Sacramento, where you’ll be treated to scores of costumed marchers dressed in green, along with Irish and Highland dancers in Celtic costumes, bagpipers and drum bands, historic reenactors and more. The parade starts at 1 p.m. Entertainment and other activities begin at noon. 

Shamrock’n Weekend. Support cancer survivors from Triumph Cancer Foundation at Raley Field on March 11 and 12 with a half marathon, 5K, 10K and kids’ half-mile dash where they’ll chase a leprechaun! Participants will receive complimentary beers, River Cats game tickets, a T-shirt, prizes and more. 

An Irish Hooley with the Kerry Voice Squad and Conner Reider. Take part in An Irish Hooley
(“boisterous party”) as Connor Reider performs Irish dance and the Voice Squad leads in song, bringing you the best of traditional Irish music at the Harris Center on March 19 at 7 p.m. 

 Brave a Shave for Kids with Cancer. Shave your head, volunteer or donate at the Westfield Galleria in Roseville for St. Baldrick’s Foundation’s event on March 4 from noon to 4 p.m., which raises funds for childhood cancer research. 

36 Handles Restaurant and Pub. On March 17, kick off the celebrations with an Irish breakfast at 8 a.m., an Irish buffet for lunch and dinner, drink specials and performances by Island of Black and White and the El Dorado Hills Firefighters Pipes and Drums. The beer fest begins at noon on March 18 and features 20-25 beers and live music. Local high school bands will compete at the Battle of the Bands on March 19 with outdoor games and drink specials to boot. 

 The Five Irish Tenors Present Voices of Ireland. Treat yourself to music by five trained Irish singers as they bring you classics like “Danny Boy” and “My Wild Irish Rose,” along with contemporary hits like Bono’s “In a Lifetime” and Brendan Graham’s “You Raise Me Up.” The show is at the Harris Center on March 1 at 7:30 p.m. 

Churchill Arms Pub. On March 17, enjoy green beer and Irish tunes at Churchill’s outdoor beer garden, along with corned beef and cabbage or shepherd’s pie with salad and bread. 

Van’s Nails. Get into the festive spirit by getting green nails with a decorative design at Van’s Nails. 916-983-4626

Whole Foods Market. Eat and drink your way through St. Patrick’s Day with corned beef delicacies and lots of Guinness goodness from Whole Foods Market in Folsom.