It's the the time of year when business increases for an Irish pub like Harp and Fiddle in the Strip District. "As a person who claims Irish nationality, I take a lot of pride in the holiday," said Dan Regan,

It is no easy feat debuting a St. Patrick’s Day parade in a state that already is home to more than 30. Officials in one Union County town are giving it a try this weekend.

The Milwaukee Public Market will host the ultimate St. Patrick’s Day celebration with an inflatable Irish pub.

Puritans might not call most American pubs Irish, but that shouldn't stop you from eating a hot bowl of beef and potatoes.

Year-round, Milwaukee’s blessed with many Irish pubs and eateries serving up classic fare like what you’d find in the Emerald Isle: shepherd’s pie, fish and chips, a Rueben sandwich, corned beef, and of course a pint of Guinness or Murphy’s.

Rise and shine—doors open at 10 AM for St. Patrick’s Day weekend at Dupont Circle’s Irish sports pub (you know what they say: you can’t drink all day if you don’t start in the morning). On Monday, March 17, the party starts at noon. Caveat: the kitchen is currently closed, but the Guinness will be flowing.

St. Patrick's Day isn't merely a celebration of the Irish. It's also the a chance to celebrate one of the Emerald Isles' finest exports: Irish whiskey. Irish whiskeys generally clock in with smooth notes of grain and a moderate alcohol by volume number -- less than 47.

St. Patrick's Day weekend has arrived and with it, the drinking spirit of the Irish. The latest: Order a pint of Guinness or your favorite Irish whiskey at one of these lively bars and may your glass be ever full!

Irish whiskey can be among the best whiskeys in the world, and there's no better time to look closer at some of the best Irish whiskeys than St. Patrick's Day.

Whether you want to celebrate St. Patrick's Day, reconnect with your Irish roots, or just want something new to sip on, these 17 easy Irish cocktails will give you a lot of inspiration. Let's begin!