Your Guide to St. Patrick's Day in Rochester and Beyond

We combed our Patches for some great St. Patrick's Day events to put together this list of holiday happenings all over Southeast Michigan. Get out and have some festive fun!

ROCHESTER

St. Patrick's Day Bash
Description: The celebration begins at 7 a.m.; breakfast (including eggs, bacon and corned beef hash) is served until 10 a.m. There will be two stages, six local bands, four bars and complimentary limousine services. 
When: 7 a.m. Sunday
Where: O'Connor's Public House, 324 S. Main St., Rochester
Cost: $10 cover 

Celebrate at The Mills
Description: Breakfast Burritos will start off a day of food and drink specials at the downtown Rochester brewery. Live music from Hidden Agenda and The Remedy.
When: Sunday, doors open at 8 a.m. 
Where: Rochester Mills Beer Company, Company, 400 Water Street.www.RochesterMillsBeerCo.com 
Cost: No cover

St. Patty's Day Singles Party
Description: Experience the luck of the Irish at this party designed for singles hosted by Successfully Single.
When: 8 p.m. Saturday
Where: Forestre Banquet Center at the Concorde Inn, 1919  Star Batt Drive.
Cost: $12 members; $15 nonmembers.

ROYAL OAK

St. Patrick's Day Parade
Description: This annual parade honors and celebrates Irish family traditions, pride and heritage. It draws about 2,000 people each year.
When: Saturday, March 16, 11:30 am
Where: Starts at Royal Oak Middle School, 709 N Washington Ave., and runs into downtown Royal Oak.
Cost: FREE

Lucky Dash 5K Race
Description: For St. Patrick’s Day, how about a jig and a jog? Get your Irish on for the Lucky Dash 5K Race, which precedes the St. Patrick parade in downtown Royal Oak.
When: Saturday, March 16, 10:45 am
Where: Route will start near Woodward Ave. and I-696. For more information visit www.luckydash.com.
Cost: To register go to active.com. Registration fee is $32; 18 and under $17.

Irishfest
Description: Get in the St. Patrick’s Day spirit as Chef Robert Young dishes out his gourmet spin on Irish-style food for Bastone Brewery’s Irishfest. Pair delicious Irish favorites with a pint of your favorite Bastone craft brew.
When: The IrishFest menu is available 4 p.m. to close March 11-24.
Where: Bastone Brewery, 419 S. Main St.
Cost: Shepherd’s Pie $13.95; Braised Lamb Shanks $17.95; Corned Beef & Cabbage $15.95

BIRMINGHAM

St. Patrick's Day at Dick O'Dow's
Description: Enjoy St. Patrick's Day at Birmingham's only Irish pub. The pub will open at 7 a.m. Saturday for those early-morning revelers looking for an Irish breakfast. Whenever you stop by, though, prepare for an authentic Irish experience. The Birmingham bar and restaurant was recently voted the Best Irish Bar in Detroit by Real Detroit Weekly.
When: All day
Where: Dick O'Dow's, 160 W. Maple Rd., Birmingham 

St. Patrick's Day Pre-Party
Description: Enjoy green cocktails and other specialty drinks all night at Birmingham's only "pre-St. Patrick's Day party" at The Corner Bar. Call for advance tickets and table reservations at 248-647-2958. 
When: 5 p.m. Saturday
Where: The Corner Bar, 100 Townsend St., Birmingham

FERNDALE

St. Patty's Day at Rosie O'Grady's
Description: Live entertainment offered all day, plus a photo booth, all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet and bottomless Bloody Marys and Mimosas from 7-10 a.m., bagpipers, corned beef and cabbage, cash giveaways and more.
When: Doors open at 7 a.m.
Where: Rosie O'Grady's, 279 W. 9 Mile Rd., Ferndale

LAKE ORION

St. Patrick's Day at 51 North Brewery
Description: 51 North will open at 11:00 a.m. Sunday serving up corned beef, cabbage soup topped with rye croutons and melted Swiss cheese, traditional Reuben sandwiches, Turkey Reubens and oatmeal stout brownies. 51 North also will celebrate the most Irish of beers, the stout, with a special Double Chocolate Mint Stout. The Lake Orion Light beer will get a hint of minty freshness. Velvet Krush will perform live music starting at 4 p.m.
When: Sunday, March 17
Where: 51 N. Broadway St., Lake Orion

BERKLEY/HUNGTINGTON WOODS

O'Mara's St. Patrick's Day Celebration
Description: Celtic band Blackthorn will play traditional and contemporary Irish tunes at 9 p.m. Saturday. The band will be back Sunday along with Ron Coden and Madigan's Attic, which will perform at noon and 3 p.m. St. Patrick's Day. Call 248-399-6750 to reserve a seat or for more information.
When: Saturday, March 16; Sunday, March 17
Where: O'Mara's Irish Restaurant, 2555 12 Mile Road, Berkley

Free St. Patrick's Day Concert
Description: Tenor John O'Brien and Trio Fiori – featuring Jeffrey Beyer, flute; Theresa Stacey, violin; and Sharon Sweet, piano – will perform an afternoon of Irish favorites including "When Irish Eyes Are Smiling," along with a selection of German songs and Italian opera classics. Meet the musicians after the performance.
When: 4 p.m. Sunday, March 17
Where: Huntington Woods Lutheran Church, 12935 W. 11 Mile Road, Huntington Woods

NOVI

Mother-Son St. Patrick's Day Party
Description: Enjoy a night of games with laser tag, bowling and the arcade. Price includes 10 tokens for the arcade games, two games of laser tag, pizza and more. 
When: Thursday, March 14 from 6-8 p.m.
Where: Paradise Park 45799 Grand River Ave, Novi, MI 48374
Cost: $19 for Novi residents, $23 for non-residents

St. Patrick’s Day Dance for Individuals with Disabilities
Description: Oakland County Parks and Recreation Adaptive Recreation program hosts a St. Patrick's Day Dance for individuals with disabilities ages 18 and older. The evening will include music, snacks and dancing. 
When: Friday, March 15 from 7-9 p.m.
Where: Novi Civic Center, 45175 W. 10 Mile Rd., Novi, MI 48375
Cost: $7 per person

St. Patty's Party
Description: Get there early for the breakfast buffet from 7-11 a.m. Beginning at 11 a.m., enjoy specials on green beer, Irish whiskey and car bombs. 
When: Saturday, March 16 and Sunday, March 17 starting at 7 a.m.
Where: Bar Louie, 44375 W. 12 Mile Rd., Novi, MI, 48375 in Twelve Mile Crossing at Fountain Walk
Cost: $10 per day