Similar to the feeling enjoyed when your birthday falls on a weekend day, St. Patrick's Day on a Saturday raises the green beer Celtic celebration factor exponentially to the point where you could be considered anti-fun if you don't at least acknowledge the holiday.

That said, the calendar Gods have spoken this year with St. Patrick's Day taking place on a Saturday; however, if you're itching to wear some green and get the festivities started off early, there's one local venue that has planned quite a weekend.

"It's the biggest St. Patrick's Day celebration in the history of Sandusky," said Daly's Irish Pub and Eatery Acting Manager Kent Roberts. "We're doing Sandusky's first St. Patty's weekend."

He added, "This year we're just upping the ante. We're adding a twist. Daly's should be full of people but we're doing some customer appreciation by giving away some trips this year with drink specials and food specials. We just appreciate everyone from Sandusky coming down."

Already known around town for its nightlife -- dancing, music, etc. -- Daly's Irish Pub and Eatery, located at 104 Columbus Ave. in Sandusky, kicks off St. Patrick's Day Weekend on Friday night with a DJ spinning the Irish tunes, plenty of green beer and the usual fare of reuben sandwiches and corned beef with cabbage.

In addition, there will be a best outfit contest with the top two winners each receiving a free three-day vacation (Las Vegas and Cancun, Mexico) for one.

"On Saturday, we're going to kick it off at 9 in the morning with kegs and eggs, with drink specials and $2 full breakfasts until noon," Roberts said. "And then we'll be having the Irish dinner specials after noon. We're going to have a live DJ but where the fun will be at, we'll be giving away four more trips for the best St. Patty's Day outfits to Jamaica, Las Vegas and Cancun."

He added, "We do it because we love our customers."

Talk about March madness, for over 15 years Daly's Irish Pub and Eatery has been the epicenter of Sandusky's St. Patrick's Day fun.

Roberts said, "It's a once-a-year experience, and anybody who comes down here on St. Patty's day always has a great time."

Daly's weekend

FRIDAY: Festivities start at 8 p.m.; 2 trip giveaways for best St. Patty's Day outfits

SATURDAY: Open at 9 a.m. with kegs and eggs. Irish dinner specials at noon. Four trip giveaways to Jamaica, Las Vegas and Cancun.

SUNDAY: Corn hole & corn beef

 

Other places to be on St. Patrick's Day

34 DEGREES, Huron: Live music from the Moon Dogs starts at 10 p.m.

BOOTLEGGERS WATERFRONT, Port Clinton: Live music from Mafia Swim Club at 9 p.m.

BRUTUS'S SPORTS PUB, Huron: Keyboard Cleats plays at 5 p.m., followed by Steve Brownell.

CABANA JACK'S, Sandusky: Live music from Seven Million Jigawatts at 9:30 p.m. (See Funcoast story)

COLD CREEK PUB, Castalia: Live music from Tight Wadd starts at 8:30 p.m. Bar opens at 10 a.m.

EAST SIDE CAFE, Sandusky: Irish food specials all day.

i-5s, Huron: Music from Logical Solution at 10 p.m.

JUMPIN' JUPITER, Sanudsky: Green beer with prizes and discounts for people wearing green. $10 cover.

KALAHARI, Sandusky: Kegs and eggs at 6 a.m.; family activities all day. Night club opens at 11 p.m. (See Funcoast story)

KNUCKLEHEAD SALOON, Huron: Live music from Cripple Creek starts at 8 p.m.

McCARTHY'S, Port Clinton: Bar opens at 6 a.m. Bag pipers, hourly drawings and giveaways.

OLD PLAT, Huron: Live music from Colin Dussault's Blues Project at 9 p.m.

SAIL IN, Sandusky: Donny G karaoke starts at 9 p.m.

SHIFTER'S, Sandusky: Live music from reggae band Nu Hu. Corned beef dinners.

THE PUMP, Sandusky: Hipster plays at 9 p.m.

- Find more on the Funcoast calendar