On March 17, San Patricio or St. Patrick Day is celebrated in South Florida. Ireland's patron saint's day is already one of the most significant holidays in the United States. Everything is dressed in green with shamrocks and Celtic music to attract the much-desired luck. We present the five best St. Patrick's parties in Miami and South Florida.

St. Pats Wynwood, in Mana, and Veza Sur Brewing Co.

For the fourth consecutive year, this party, which lasts two days in a row, on Saturday March 16 and Sunday March 17 at the Mana Convention Center in Wynwood, is characterized by special green beer all night, food trucks from the best restaurants of Wynwood and live music with the best local DJs. On Ireland Day, this festival attracts more than 20,000 people, among other things because it is located in a unique artistic enclave, considered one of the best open-air art museums in the United States. That day all of Wynwood dresses in green and if you go to the official website you can get a free beer. Mana has a square area of ​​100,000 feet, where you can find all kinds of costumes to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. It's a massive party free and open to the public, at 2250 NW and Second Avenue, Miami, FL 33127. All information about drink packages at: https://www.stpatswynwood.com/

And another fashionable place in Wynwood to celebrate St. Patrick's Day with good beer is Veza Sur Brewing Co., always with great live music, and one of the best beers in South Florida. The special for this celebration is a $5 Lucky Lager all day.

Bus and Cruise Parties to attract the luck of Saint Patrick

Bus parties are all the rage, and on St. Patrick's Day there's one that runs through town while you're dancing and drinking with friends. It is called “St. Patrick's Day Party Bus”, held on Saturday the 16th and Sunday the 17th, from 6 pm to 9 pm The meeting point is the popular Veza Sur Brewing Co., in Wynwood, located at 55 NW and 25th Street, at 5:30 pm Admission is $50 per person with a free beer and shot. It is organized by Rumbatours.

Another party that is fashionable on St. Patrick's Day is the cruise ship. The one they do in Hollywood is called “St. Patrick's Day Cruise”, and it is the same day of the holiday, Sunday the 17th, from 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm The meeting point is 1318 North Ocean Drive, in Hollywood, FL. It is a three-hour cruise, with dinner included on the South Florida Princess, a buffet dinner with complementary green beer to attract luck on board this cruise. The price is $89 per person and includes 4 drink tickets and the free buffet. Other package options include: Cruise Ticket $40 per person, Beer Package with 3 Drink Tickets $15 per person, Premium Bar Package with 3 Drink Tickets $27 per person, and Buffet Dinner $29 per person. person. More information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/st-patricks-day-cruise-tickets-57563970385

The Festival of “St. Patrick's Day Riverside” by The Wharf Miami

Here the music is played by Kid Nemesis, on Saturday March 16 and Friday March 17, at a festival presented by Jameson & Guinness Blonde. This is the second time that this festival has been held, full of gourmet food, special drinks, lots of music and games. If you buy a drink or shot of whiskey, they give you a free Guinness blonde beer. Food comes from OG Ceviche & Seafood Shack, King of Racks BBQ, MOJO Donuts and many others. Also, there are specialty cocktails of all kinds. It is a party for people over 21 years old, children can be accompanied by parents and dogs on a leash before 4 in the afternoon. It is required to dress appropriately for the event, since the organizers reserve the right of admission to the place. The Wharf Miami is located at 114 Southwest North River Drive. Miami, FL 33130. More information: https://wharfmiami.com/organizer/the-wharf-miami/

E11EVEN Miami, a special rooftop and nightclub to celebrate the patron saint of Ireland

It is one of the best-known nightclubs in Miami for its celebrations and the most popular for its rooftop. And on St. Patrick's Day many come to attract luck. E11EVEN Miami, located in the heart of the city, a few blocks from Wynwood, American Airlines Arena, Brickell and a few minutes from South Beach, is a space of some 20,000 square feet specially designed for entertainment. For St. Patrick's, E11EVEN offers $3 Jameson drinks, available on the ground floor and rooftop, and a $3 specialty beer, from 10 pm to 12 am Music is provided by well-known DJ Mister Gray. More information: https://11miami.com/

Eat and drink Irish American style on the waterfront in South Miami

Celebrate the spirit of the Irish with whiskey and fine steak overlooking the sea, in the newly remodeled dining room or on the new terrace with a view, for St. Patrick's Day at The Smith & Wollensky restaurant in South Beach. This restaurant is famous for taking one of the most popular cuts of meat and wrapping it in cheesecloth soaked in Irish-American Whiskey (IrishAmerican™ Whiskey) and letting it age for 30 days to create a unique flavor. During this special annual event, which starts in February and always ends on St. Patrick's Day, they feature holiday-inspired cocktails, special tastings and a "Double R Ranch USDA Prime Bone" in New York Cut Sirloin. For tasting, they present the IrishAmerican Classic, which uses 70% malted Irish barley in its blend, and the 10-year-old IrishAmerican, which uses 100% Irish barley. Price is $18 for two one-ounce servings. Also, there are signature cocktails paired with steaks or enjoyed on their own, including an IrishAmerican Smash (IrishAmerican Classic Blend, with mint, mixed berries, lemon and syrup) and Irish American Club (IrishAmerican Classic Blend, with apricot brandy, dry vermouth and egg). And White, with lemon, simple syrup and orange peel). Each is priced at $16. More information: www.smithandwollensky.com and www.wollenskysgrill.com

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