Patch Picks: Top 5 Ways to Celebrate St. Paddy's In Gilroy

Whether you’re of Irish descent or not, Thursday offers a festive opportunity to don green, eat corned beef and potentially stay up too late. Here are the top five ways to embrace your Irish side—or just have a fun night on the town.  

A Traditional Irish Feast. Why wait until the evening to partake in celebrations? The is offering a day’s worth of festivities, from their ample menu boasting corned beef and cabbage, to a performance by the Barnes Academy of Irish Dance at 6:30 p.m. A schedule of events can be found on their website.

1300 1st Street, (408) 848-5050

U2 Can Sing: If you have a natural inclination to follow up a pint of Guinness with a rendition of your favorite ‘80s pop song, look no further than karaoke night at the Station 55 Bar and Grill (55 Fifth Street, 408-840-2444) or the the Gilroy Bowl (7554 Monterey St., 408-842-5100).

Country Time at Longhouse Restaurant: In addition to serving its signature steak, this Gilroy staple is offering a delectable country music experience at 9:30 p.m. The California Cowboys, whose guitarist Gary Potterton is best known for producing “Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer,” will be adding to Thursday’s fun with their lively, upbeat tunes.

8195 Monterey St, (408) 842-7664

Celebrate with the Family at Mama Mia’s:  The Italian restaurant offers a convenient, and frugal, way to celebrate any holiday with the family. For 30 bucks from 4 p.m. on, Mama Mia’s provides a heaping serving for four of Chicken Parmesan, a salad, pasta, and vegetables, topped off with a non-alcoholic beverage.

1360 1st St Ste B , (408) 847-8808

A DIY Day: If you want to put your inner Irish chef to the test, see our list of food and drink recipes. Bon Appetite, er, Bain taitneamh as do bhéil!