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BTV Beats: St. Patrick’s Day

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“Oh my God, they have green Jell-O shots,” a girl wearing a bright green bow tie shrieked as she threw a wad of $1 bills at the vendor.  

Bros and biddies decked in shades of green roamed the streets in droves on this year’s St. Patrick’s Day.  

The 65-degree weather provided the optimum day for drinking and window-shopping. The people of Burlington emerged from their hibernation to enjoy the Stuart D. Ireland Parade and take advantage of the outdoor patios of Church Street’s restaurants and bars.

Ri-Ra’s Irish Pub offered a full, traditional corned beef and cabbage dinner, including a pint of Guinness. For those who can’t quite handle the heavy stout, Red Square offered green beer on tap to enjoy with the eclectic mix of beats that Craig Mitchell spun for Red Square’s patrons.  

Lift also offered green beer and a variety of Irish cocktails. One Half Lounge offered a Guinness Float drink special in celebration – a snifter of Guinness with a shot of Vanilla Absolute Vodka and just a touch of champagne.  

And, of course, Irish Car Bombs were a popular choice of the evening. 

No matter what bar you went to, you could find the perfect drink to celebrate your inner Irishman.

Parade spectators donning goofy green hats and green bead necklaces ranged from young college students to an older crew. Later into the evening, packs of twenty somethings filled Burlington’s streets.  

Not only did downtown offer the perfect St. Patty’s Day party setting, but the house parties were also bumping. 

Wandering along Pearl Street you were guaranteed to find people willing to share their Jameson – or at least a party large enough that no one would notice if you joined in on the fun and borrowed a few drinks.

By the wee hours of the morning, the howls of the bar crawlers began to fade and satisfied party-goers went to their beds.

What was your favorite part of St. Patty’s Day? Tweet us @cynicvideoteam

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