Some local hotspots are bringing a little bit of Ireland to Tucson. From green beer to leprechaun decorations to Irish music, Tucson is sure to be abuzz with St. Patrick’s Day celebrations this Saturday. Check out these local deals and events to help you celebrate.

The St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival of Tucson
Featuring an Irish cook-off, a Great Guinness Toast, and a “Running with the Irish” run, Tucson’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade and festival will provide food, fun, and entertainment to all ages. The 25-year-old tradition begins at 11 a.m. with an hour-long parade, and plenty of food and merchandise vendors.
www.tucsonstpatricksday.com.

Tucson Second Saturday
This March, Tucson’s monthly second Saturday event downtown will be featuring a little Irish flare. With Celtic Rock bands playing in the streets, activities geared toward the holiday, and activities for all ages, Tucson Second Saturday is a great way to spend the evening with the family.
www.2ndsaturdaysdowntown.com.

Loews Ventana Canyon Cascade Lounge
Loews Ventana Canyon will be featuring a St. Patrick’s Day Jameson Happy Hour from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., where guests can enjoy cocktails at a discounted price. The lounge will then feature live music by the George Howard Band beginning at 8:30 p.m.
www.loewshotels.com.

Hotel Congress
Beginning at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Hotel Congress will be hosting day two of its St. Patrick’s Day Zep Fest, featuring novelty act Dread Zeppelin. Enjoy the surrounding atmosphere of Second Saturday downtown while sipping cocktails and enjoying the hilarity of the musical number. The event is 21 and up and is $7 per person.
www.hotelcongress.com.

The Auld Dubliner
Perhaps Tucson’s most popular Irish pub and restaurant, The Auld Dubliner on University will be a great place for those 21 and older to grab a glass of Guinness Stout, enjoy the Irish band that will be playing live on Saturday, and celebrate the luck of the Irish.
www.aulddubliner.com/Tucson.