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Shreveport's 'Patty in the Plaza' St. Patrick's Day Party Is a Wrap! [PHOTOS]

Townsquare Media — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 04:44:27 +0000

The green beer has been drunk. The outrageous Irish hats stowed in closets. The green clothes are in with the laundry. In other words, our first St. Patrick's Day party, Patty in the Plaza, is over! It was the closest you could come to kissing the Blarney Stone in Shreveport and it was a blast.

Check out some great pictures we captured of a day full 'o great music, food, family fun and -- of course -- drinking!

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Fun Facts for St. Patrick's Day [POLL]

Dennis Foley — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 13:25:18 +0000

St. Patrick's Day is this coming Sunday and you can celebrate with us in the Patty in the Plaza! There is bound to be some soda bread, corned beef, and even some beer consumed for the holiday.

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17 Dogs Rockin' Adorable St. Patrick's Day Costumes

Nick Romano — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 15:26:12 +0000

St. Patrick’s Day is coming up fast, and you know what that means? You’ll soon be crawling through pubs, plumping up your beer belly and pinching everyone not wearing green. Even if you’ve already got your costume planned out, chances are your pooch is feeling left out.

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10 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Leprechauns

Danny Gallagher — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 17:17:59 +0000

Few icons from folklore and mythology have been branded and co-opted more than the leprechaun. Stories of their rare appearances and coveted pot of gold have permeated almost every aspect of popular culture. They have become so synonymous with Irish culture that the streets are filled with tall green hats and green coats every St. Patrick’s Day. Their history, however, is far different from the traditional leprechauns that endlessly wander into bars and fight hangovers one weekend in March. Take a look at a few things you probably didn’t know about leprechauns.

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10 Lucky Movie Quotes for St. Patrick's Day

Danny Groner — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 19:05:32 +0000

St. Patrick’s Day brings out the superstitious side in all of us. Lucky charms come front-and-center this week as we head into the holiday weekend. Though St. Patrick’s Day doesn’t get the same love in cinema that other high-profile holidays receive, Hollywood does have a rich tradition of crediting “Lady Luck” for certain milestones and achievements. Here are 10 “lucky” movie quotes that you can pull out on St. Pat’s Day.

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