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Shreveport's 'Patty in the Plaza' St. Patrick's Day Party Is a Wrap! [PHOTOS]

Townsquare Media — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 04:44:27 +0000

The green beer has been drunk. The outrageous Irish hats stowed in closets. The green clothes are in with the laundry. In other words, our first St. Patrick's Day party, Patty in the Plaza, is over! It was the closest you could come to kissing the Blarney Stone in Shreveport and it was a blast.

Check out some great pictures we captured of a day full 'o great music, food, family fun and -- of course -- drinking!

The World's 10 'Best' Drinking Nations's

Robert and Erin — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 04:21:48 +0000

St. Patrick’s Day is just hours away, and the myth persists that the people of Ireland are among the world’s heaviest drinkers. But is this true? Here’s the list of the top ten ‘heaviest drinking nations. Numbers 10, 9 and 8: Australia, Germany and Uganda. Uganda? Yep, the national drink is a beer-like beverage called [...]

Robert & Erin Get Ready for "Patty on the Plaza"

Robert and Erin — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 11:51:52 +0000

Sunday is St. Patricks Day and we are gearing up for one good time. Our Patty on the Plaza party is Sunday from 3p-9p and we will be having quite a blast. Four bands and tons of fun for the whole family. It's the only big party going on for the Irish Holiday. Food, fu

You Can Sound Irish Like Bono or Daniel Day-Lewis

Robert J Wright — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 22:55:48 +0000

Erin McCarty’s Irish accent sounds, according to one caller, ‘like the Queen of England with marbles in her mouth.’ Well, in Ms. McCarty’s defense, the dialect of the Emerald Isle is, according to linguists, one of the most difficult to perfect. So, if your ‘top o’ the mornin’ to ya’ or ‘Erin go Bragh’ sound [...]

Are You Ready to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Shreveport-Bossier?

Robert and Erin — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 12:03:20 +0000

With St. Patrick's Day coming up on March 17, we're excited for this little shindig called Patty in the Plaza. Erin can't wait for the green beer, and Robert is just happy he'll have time to hit the golf course before the party kicks off in Festival Plaza at 3 p.m. And we're not alone.

We were surprisingly able to find a Leprechaun in Shreveport, Louisiana to help us get the word out about the party. Check out what he had to say about Patty in the Plaza.

Are You Ready to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Shreveport-Bossier?

Robert and Erin — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 20:02:26 +0000

We were surprisingly able to find a Leprechaun in Shreveport, Louisiana to help us get the word out about the party. Check out what he had to say about Patty in the Plaza.

What's the History of the Irish Car Bomb?

Cole Stryker — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 16:30:08 +0000

The Irish car bomb (a shot of Irish whiskey and Irish cream dropped into a pint of Guinness) is a standard St. Patrick’s Day cocktail, though its origins aren’t commonly known. First of all, it didn’t originate in Ireland. In 1979, Charles B. Oat created the drink at Wilson’s Saloon in Norwich, Connecticut, according to [...]

Do You Dress Your Dog up for St. Patty's Day?

Robert and Erin — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 13:23:25 +0000

Our next big holiday is St. Patrick’s Day on March 17th. I wondered if folks used this as another reason to dress up their animals. It didn’t take long to find this adorable picture of my friend Becki’s little Gracie. Do you dress your doggies up for St. Patty’s Day? We would love to see [...]

How to Make Green Beer for St. Patrick's Day [VIDEO]

Danny Fox — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:45:20 +0000

'Patty in the Plaza' is almost here and nothing sets the mood for a St. Patrick's Day party like green beer. All the Irish pubs have it but where do they get it? At first we thought it was made by Leprechauns, then figured out they most likely make it themselves and we want to teach you how to make it too.

Are You Ready For an Irish Dance at Patty in the Plaza?

Danny Fox — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:33:39 +0000

There's bound to be some dancing going on at 'Patty in the Plaza' at Festival Plaza in Downtown Shreveport.

It's a big St. Patrick's Day celebration with lots of live music so we thought you might want to learn a few Irish dance steps.

10 Awesome St. Patrick's Day Gifts

Danny Fox — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 21:48:10 +0000

St. Patrick’s Day is almost here, and if you’re in the mood for gift giving the luck of the Irish might help you find something here. 1 St. Patrick's Day Baby Outift This set comes with the following Interchangeable Accessories: 1. Green Vest 2. Shamrock Plaid Bow Tie 3. Green Shamrock Suspenders 4. [...]

St. Patrick's Day Questions Answered By Drunks [VIDEO]

Danny Fox — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 22:57:15 +0000

It’s amazing how many people don’t know what St. Patrick’s Day is all about, where he is from or what he did. Watch the video and maybe some of the drunks can answer some of these questions for you. [button href="/tags/st-patricks-day/" title="More St. Patrick's Day Stuff" align="center"] [button href="/events-shreveport/celebrate-st-patricks-day-in-shreveport-at-our-patty-in-the-plaza-party/17-march-2013-festival-plaza/" title="Get Complete Patty in the Plaza [...]

12 Awesome St. Patrick's Day Painted Faces Worth A Pot Of Gold

Danny Fox — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 23:45:25 +0000

We all love celebrating St. Patrick’s Day and tend to wear something green on this special day, or take the chance of getting pinched. And there are those who go all out and paint their faces with makeup like you’ll see in these 12 awesome St. Patrick’s Day painted faces. [button href="/tags/st-patricks-day/" title="More St. Patrick's [...]

What Is a Leprechaun and Where Can You Find One [VIDEO]

Danny Fox — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 20:41:36 +0000

A Leprechaun is a mischievous elf from Irish folklore. You will most likely see a Leprechaun wearing a red or green coat. He will have a beard and wear a hat while sporting a 4-leaf clover. They are everywhere on St. Patrick's Day.

10 Awesome St. Patrick's Day Costumes

Danny Fox — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 21:25:19 +0000

St. Patrick’s day is always fun. There’s plenty of green beer, a parade and some really awesome costumes. Check out our favorite St. Patrick’s day costumes. 1 Chicago's St. Patrick's Day Parade Seven-year-old Abby Cochran from Indianapolis, IN. hangs on to her hat as she rides on a float March 17, 2001 [...]

WATCH: Why We Wear Green For St. Patrick's Day

Mary Martin — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 16:03:15 +0000

Ever since elementary school, I knew that I had to wear green on St. Patrick's Day. But, I never really knew why I would get pinched if I wasn't wearing green. So, why do we wear green on St. Patrick's Day?

Where's a Good Place to Find Corned Beef and Cabbage in Shreveport/Bossier?

Mary Martin — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 19:33:11 +0000

Elise, simplyrecipes.com
Tomorrow is St. Patrick's Day and I'm craving some corned beef and cabbage. I would cook the meal myself, but I've never attempted it before. I would love to find a restaurant where I can take the easy way out, but I'm having a hard time finding one in Shreveport-Bossier City that serves corned beef and cabbage.