Perhaps the luck of the Irish will help us see some green grass soon. While we are waiting for that to happen, why not catch a C&J bus to these great St. Patrick’s Day events in Portsmouth, Boston or NYC and have a little old-fashioned Irish “craic” (fun)?! As the Irish famously say, “May the road rise up to meet you, but let C&J drive” (OK, we said that, but you get the point).
Portsmouth
Ri Ra
Grab a pint or an Irish coffee at Rí Rá where everyone is Irish on St. Patty’s Day. This timeless pub was restored in Ireland and shipped to its new home of Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Built from authentic pub salvage, you can enjoy a pint of Guinness at the restored bar from the famous Pulpit Pit in Waterford or chow down on some classic corned beef.
6th Annual St. Paddy’s Five Miler
Looking to work up an appetite before devouring large quantities of corned beef and Irish stout? Sweat it out and join some fellow runners at the Seacoast’s biggest St. Patrick’s Day running event on March 15th! The St. Paddy’s Five Miler has the best post race party going, with free hot soup and sandwiches for runners, free pint glass, and a complimentary beer for those 21 and over, and prizes and awards for best St. Patrick’s spirit! Race starts at 10:30 am. Register at http://www.newheightsonline.org/event/paddys-five-miler/
Boston
St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Grab a C&J bus to Boston for the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Held on March 15 this year, this parade prides itself as the second largest parade in the country! Nearly 600,000 to a million people every year come to watch, not including the numerous amounts of people who tune in on TV! The parade will start at 1 pm. EST in South Boston.
Shennanigan’s Irish Pub & Restaurant
Escape the cold of the parade and head inside Shenannigan’s Irish Pub and Restaurant, located at the heart of historic South Boston. Hang out with some “southies” as you enjoy a hot meal or a cold Guinness in this warm and welcoming Irish environment. Open Monday through Saturday 10 am to 1 am. Located at 332 West Broadway (D Street), South Boston. 617-269-9509
New York City
NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Reserve your seat on a C&J coach to NYC for this year’s annual St. Patrick’s Day parade! On Tuesday, March 17, be a part of one of our country’s oldest and proudest Irish traditions. With more than 250 years of history surrounding this event, you sure don’t want to miss out on one of the most exciting and entertaining parades the Big Apple has to offer! From bagpipers to marching bands, watch performers from all over the globe come together and entertain.
Wherever you decide to go on St. Patty’s Day, let us take you there! Remember to make reservations ahead of time for our NYC service. Celebrate responsibly and leave the stress and hassle of driving to us! Visit ridecj.com for more details or contact us at 1-800-258-7111.