St. Patrick's Day survival guide

• But revelers will certainly be out at the neighborhood's pubs and restaurants long before the official kickoff.
• And they'll stick around long after the parade finishes up.

What's happening: The route will take the parade down East Broadway, then southwest down Dorchester Street to end at Andrew Square.

Be smart: It's going to be sunny on Sunday, but in the mid-30s, so bundle up until the whiskey kicks in.

Yes, but: If South Boston isn't your idea of a good time for the holiday, there's fun to be had all the way over in the West End at A&B Kitchen on Causeway — one of the few places we could find with St. Paddy's specials.

• Friday through Sunday, they'll have corned beef hash with eggs ($15,) corned beef "Irish styled eggrolls" ($12) and a couple special whiskey cocktails.

Meanwhile, if you want to get a jump on the revelry, nothing says authentic Irish experience like heading to Guy Fieri's Boston Kitchen and Bar downtown for the flamed-one's "Flying Ginger Cocktail" ($14) with liquor from Flying Tumbler whiskey out of County Carlow.