It’s often said that everybody’s Irish on St. Patrick’s Day. If you want to test the theory, here are nine ways to celebrate. The events, ranging from low-key to high-spirited, span several days, offering plenty of chances for the wearing of the green.
(READ MORE: Here’s our full list of 2023 St. Patrick’s Day events.)
ROCK CITY GARDENS
Rock City, 1400 Patten Road, Lookout Mountain, Georgia, has one of the biggest St. Patrick’s Day celebrations around. Now in its 15th year, Shamrock City happens the weekends before and after the holiday, March 11-12 and 18-19. The deep dive into Irish culture includes live music, food and drinks. Best yet, the waters of High Falls are tinted green for the occasion.
In charge of the soundtrack are the Molly Maguires on the first weekend, Olta on the second weekend, along with the Chattanooga Pipe Band, harpist Rachel Payne and euphonium player Cassie Case. Visitors also can pan for gold and other magical treasures, see Suffolk sheep and a Highland cow in Bagby’s Critter Corral and have a portrait drawn by caricature artist Dennis Hart.