As an official Irish citizen (I gained my citizenship about two years ago!) I thought it my duty to let you in on where you can celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in and around Lake Oswego.

As Irish luck would have it, you don’t have to travel far to get in the spirit. The Dullahan Irish Restaurant and Pub is continuing their long tradition of making St. Patrick’s Day a cause for celebration with tents, music and events from Friday, March 14 through Monday, March 17. Sunday is Family Day starting at noon with an Irish dancing performance and dance clinic for all ages. 352 B Avenue. 503.305.8087.

If you want to venture a little further out, here are a few other celebrations you can try:

ST. PATRICK’S DAY IN WILLAMETTE. Our neighbors in West Linn are putting on the green in their historic business district on Monday, March 17 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Enjoy market vendors, live music, photo booth, a scavenger hunt and raffle. 1785 Willamette Falls Drive, West Linn.

8^th ANNUAL SHAMROCK CRUISE on Sunday, March 16 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. (Boards at 3:30 p.m. Board the Portland Spirit for a three-hour cruise on the Willamette with music and dance of Ireland. Suitable for all ages. Tickets: $55/ General Admission.

IRELAND VS. USA AMATEUR BOXING on Friday, March 14 with doors opening at 5:00 and fights commencing at 7:00 p.m. at Tom McCall Waterfront Park. This evening is part of Kells Portland Irish Festival, bringing a match-up between some of the finest Irish and American boxers. Tickets are $45/presale; $50at the door.

ST. PATRICK’S DAY CELEBRATION AT KENNEDY SCHOOL all weekend long. Enjoy live music and entertainment as well as multiple days of food and drink specials, including McMenamins own Devils Bit Whiskey (goes on sale on Saturday, March 15). 5736 ME 33^rd, Portland. 503.249.3981. All the McMenamin locations will be celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with special Valentine’s Day Dinner on February 14 so pick the location nearest you.

PADDY’S ST. PATRICK’S DAY CELEBRATION March 17 at Paddy’s Bar & Grill, 65 SW Yamhill Street featuring live Irish music, bagpipers, Irish Dancers, Irish food specials, Guinness, Kilbeggan Irish Whisky and more. Cost: $25-$100.

KELLS PORTLAND IRISH FESTIVAL on March 14-17 at three different locations: Kells Brewery, Kells Irish Pub and Tom McCall Waterfront Park. Check out the full schedule so you know where to be and when. Saturday is Family Day filled with live music, face painting, Irish wolfhounds and traditional Irish dancing. Tickets: $30-$100.

PUB CRAWLS. There are lots to choose from but here are a few to consider: Generally you purchase a ticket that gets you access to select venues and drink specials.

Kiss Me, I’m Irish! Portland St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl on March 15 – 17

Lucky’s St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl on Saturday, March 15

St. Patrick’s Day Block Party and Pub Crawl on March 15

SHAMROCK RUN on Sunday, March 16 beginning at Tom McCall Waterfront Park, 98 SW Naito Parkway. Portland’s longest running tradition features multiple distances ranging from the Doernbecher Leprechaun Lap 1K for kids 10 and under to the half-marathon. Celebrate at the “Finish Line Festival” with a green beer garden and live music.  

ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE on Sunday, March 16 beginning at 1:00 p.m. at Beverly Cleary School, 1915 NE 33^rd Avenue. Great family event to include in your festivities.

SELLWOOD-MORELAND ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE AND FESTIVAL. Enjoy a parade, carnival, live music and entertainment, food cards and more at St. Agatha Catholic School on Saturday, March 15 from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Check the schedule online.

CELTIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARTY for all ages on Monday, March 17 with doors opening at 6:00 p.m., event at 7:00 p.m. at McMenamins Kennedy School Theater, 5736 NE 33^rd Avenue. This multi-media production promises to be an unforgettable experience for the whole family with rousing Irish jigs and reels, dazzling LED lights, Irish dance, soaring stilt walkers, and more! Experience the world’s only light-up orchestra! Tickets available online.

ST. PATRICK’S DAY WEEKEND AT UTOPIA VINEYARD. Enjoy traditional Irish appetizers and a flight of five of their Estate wines for $25. Saturday, March 15 through Monday, March 17 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 17445 NE Ribon Ridge Road in Newberg.

If you want the luck of the Irish on your side in your house-buying or selling journey, give one of us a call.  We’d love to help!

Kevin Costello 503.939.9801 kevin.costello@cascadehasson.com

Riley Costello 971.322.6205 riley.costello@cascadehasson.com