Saturday, the United Irish Societies of the Capital District will usher in the 65th Annual Albany St. Patrick's Day Parade, and festivities will kick off right here on Central Avenue.
Blessed Sacrament Church will host the St. Patrick's Day Parade Mass at 9am, with a reception following.
Then, the Parade steps off at Quail and Central at 2pm sharp, and our businesses will be ready for it! They have a full roster of bands booked, plus drink and food specials that will keep customers rolling all day.
Plus, each venue will offer a reserved parade viewing area in front of the business, so that you can be sure that even if you step away from the curb to grab some music or beverages inside, you will always be able to return to your front row seats to see the parade when you are done.
Here's a snapshot of what each business has planned:
337 Central Avenue
Live music featuring the Monk, Hotel View, and more! Commences at 2pm. “The parade starts here.”
335 Central Avenue
Live music featuring Pony in the Pancake, starting at 2pm. That night, beginning at 8pm, Loud Punk Records presents CHANNEL 3, Aggressive Response, Capitle, Scuzz, and Teenage Shred. The kitchen will be open, serving delish food all afternoon.
77 Central Avenue
Doors open at 11am in the pub and 12:30pm in the club. Early bird drink specials, plus enjoy corned beef sandwiches and hotdogs all afternoon, served up with a good helping of Irish music.
76 Central Avenue
Kegs and Eggs kicks off at 9am that morning, and the dance floor will be open before and after the parade! Enjoy drink specials all day.
Paint it green! It’s Paint Nite at Bobby T’s at 1:30pm and 4:30, and at 4pm, Erin Harkes, the well-known singer/songwriter from upstate New York will take the stage and perform original music from her four albums.