st. patricks day

I have always wondering what got the St. Patrick's Day pinching tradition started. Now, I think I have figured it out.

Every St. Patrick's Day Americans dress up in green and celebrate with beer and goodies as if we were in Ireland—but what do actual Irish people think of the treats?

Have you ever wondered what the numbers for St. Patrick's Day really are? How much do you spend? How much do you drink? Well, let's find out.

What comes to mind when you think of St. Patrick's Day. Well, you might be wrong...

He wasn't Irish, he did not compare the Shamrock to the Holy Trinity or drive any snakes out of Ireland. He IS credited with turning the country around, though.

We are less than a week away from our annual Patty in the Parc celebration so we decided to team up with our friends at UBS for something extra special!

I guess I've been living under a rock, because I had no idea that each year for St. Patrick's Day the Chicago River was dyed GREEN!

It's time for Patty In The Parc 2014, brought to you by Jameson Irish Whiskey, Saturday, March 15th at Parc International Downtown Lafayette!

Patty in the Parc presented by Jameson Irish Whiskey was Saturday, March 16th at Parc International!  Wayne Toups, The Steve Adams Network and The Molly Ringwalds performed to a packed house!  Follow the jump for some pictures from the event.

Jameson Irish Whiskey presents Patty in the Parc TOMORROW, Saturday, March 16, 2013 at Parc International in Downtown Lafayette! If you haven't purchased your advance tickets yet, follow the jump to find out where and save $5 on admission.

Jameson Irish Whiskey and this station are proud to present Patty in the Parc on Saturday, March 16, 2013 at Parc International in Downtown Lafayette! Click through to find out who will be playing this year's event.

Happy St. Patrick's Day Citizens! It just wouldn't be a celebration without watching this video....

Since I'm in a St. Paddy's Day mood right now, I thought that I would share this webisode of The Real Housewives Of South Boston. If you haven't seen any of these yet, it is very funny stuff! Here is the St. Patrick's Day webisode. Enjoy it after the jump! Slight NSFW for language.

St. Patrick's Day is literally right around the corner this Saturday. Guinness has come out with a pretty brilliant and original commercial for St. Paddy's Day! Think of a dog trying to get sheep back into the gate. Commercial is after the jump.

Join us Saturday, March 17th for the biggest St. Patrick's Day party in Lafayette--Patty in the Parc sponsored by Jameson's Irish Whiskey!

This trailer is an awesome mash up of great movies shot in Boston.

You've probably seen this video before. It's become something we watch annually since it first showed it's face 5 years ago. Check out the news coverage of folks in Mobile, AL looking out for the leprechaun! Video after the jump!

Patty in the Parc is set to roll on Thursday...and check out the weather forecast!

McDonald's Shamrock Shake has had a cult following for years and it's time to bring it back once again!

Looking for something new to do for St. Patrick's Day??? We've got you covered! Parc International with Nik-L-Beer, Molly Ringwalds, and Marc Broussard! Click the picture or HERE for all the info!