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Where to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Miami

Things to Do

St. Patrick&#x27;s Day is tomorrow and there&#x27;s no shortage of options for celebrating. <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="JohnMartin&#x27;s St. Patrick&#x27;s Day Celebration" data-vars-click-url="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/st-patricks-day-celebration-at-johnmartins-tickets-1980883686430?aff=ebdsoporgprofile" data-vars-content-id="3bd6c60e-a4c1-4592-88c4-4ea2cd4571b7" data-vars-headline="Where to celebrate St. Patrick&#x27;s Day in Miami" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/st-patricks-day-celebration-at-johnmartins-tickets-1980883686430?aff=ebdsoporgprofile" target="_blank">JohnMartin&#x27;s St. Patrick&#x27;s Day Celebration</a>: The Coral Gables bar plans to throw a &quot;proper Irish celebration.&quot; Expect &quot;lively crowds, plenty of toasts and the kind of energy that turns an ordinary night into a legendary one.&quot; <ul><li>Doors open at 12pm. First come first serve seating. </li></ul>Clarke&#x27;s Irish Bar takeover of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Sweet Liberty Drinks &amp; Supply Co." data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/sweetlibertymia/" data-vars-content-id="3bd6c60e-a4c1-4592-88c4-4ea2cd4571b7" data-vars-headline="Where to celebrate St. Patrick&#x27;s Day in Miami" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/sweetlibertymia/" target="_blank">Sweet Liberty Drinks &amp; Supply Co.</a>: For another year, the team behind Clarke&#x27;s join this Miami Beach staple for a one-night takeover featuring Irish-inspired food and drinks. <ul><li>Doors open at 4pm. Free.</li></ul><a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="St. Pat&#x27;s Wynwood Bloc Party" data-vars-click-url="https://www.stpatswynwood.com/" data-vars-content-id="3bd6c60e-a4c1-4592-88c4-4ea2cd4571b7" data-vars-headline="Where to celebrate St. Patrick&#x27;s Day in Miami" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.stpatswynwood.com/" target="_blank">St. Pat&#x27;s Wynwood Bloc Party</a>: The annual party is back for the 10th anniversary, with its famous green beer, food, games and more. <ul><li>Wynwood Marketplace. 6:00pm-3am</li><li>One free beer with RSVP for the first 300 guests before 9:00pm. VIP Tickets: $17 </li></ul><a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="PIER 5" data-vars-click-url="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/st-patricks-day-celebration-at-pier-5-tickets-1981173705886?sharedid=&amp;irpid=6596656&amp;utm_source=impact&amp;utm_medium=ebaf&amp;utm_campaign=afsp_cual_pmk_pdo_0_us_0_0_bau_0&amp;utm_term=6596656&amp;utm_content=1818732__&amp;aff=ebmkmxperformance&amp;irgwc=1&amp;afsrc=1&amp;irclickid=UekTSP0cvxyZRiC3QyWoeUU5UkuzJ%3Ax9R01tXE0" data-vars-content-id="3bd6c60e-a4c1-4592-88c4-4ea2cd4571b7" data-vars-headline="Where to celebrate St. Patrick&#x27;s Day in Miami" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/st-patricks-day-celebration-at-pier-5-tickets-1981173705886?sharedid=&amp;irpid=6596656&amp;utm_source=impact&amp;utm_medium=ebaf&amp;utm_campaign=afsp_cual_pmk_pdo_0_us_0_0_bau_0&amp;utm_term=6596656&amp;utm_content=1818732__&amp;aff=ebmkmxperformance&amp;irgwc=1&amp;afsrc=1&amp;irclickid=UekTSP0cvxyZRiC3QyWoeUU5UkuzJ%3Ax9R01tXE0" target="_blank">PIER 5</a>: Head to Bayside for live music, drinks and a waterfront view to celebrate the holiday. <ul><li>Celebrations begins at 10am. Free.</li></ul>For those with a sweet tooth: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Cry Baby Creamery" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/p/DVylu6QgKtd/" data-vars-content-id="3bd6c60e-a4c1-4592-88c4-4ea2cd4571b7" data-vars-headline="Where to celebrate St. Patrick&#x27;s Day in Miami" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DVylu6QgKtd/" target="_blank">Cry Baby Creamery</a> launched two St. Paddy&#x27;s Day flavors over the weekend: Guinness Crunch (Guinness ice cream + Jameson caramel, fudge brownies and malted pretzel crunch) and Irish Coffee (Jameson + coffee ice cream with toffee bits). <ul><li>Available at all locations through Tuesday. </li></ul>For the Broward folks: The Wharf FTL is hosting a waterfront bash beginning at 4pm, featuring a green décor, flowing drinks, live music and more. <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Free with RSVP" data-vars-click-url="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/st-patricks-day-celebration-at-the-wharf-ftl-tickets-1980647760770?aff=ebdsoporgprofile" data-vars-content-id="3bd6c60e-a4c1-4592-88c4-4ea2cd4571b7" data-vars-headline="Where to celebrate St. Patrick&#x27;s Day in Miami" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/st-patricks-day-celebration-at-the-wharf-ftl-tickets-1980647760770?aff=ebdsoporgprofile" target="_blank">Free with RSVP</a>.<ul><li>🍻 Plus: Buy a shot of any Irish Whiskey and receive a free beer</li></ul>

Things to do this weekend: Live music, Climate Week kickoff and more

We&#x27;re halfway through March and the range of activities across the city is almost too much handle. <ul><li>We rounded up our favorite events to help you. </li></ul>

Florida Legislature passes bills on e-bike safety, arming professors and more

The bills await Gov. DeSantis' signature.

Politics

The Florida Legislature has passed a slew of bills slowing down e-bikers, mandating <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="new voter ID rules" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2026/03/02/florida-moves-to-pass-its-own-save-america-act" data-vars-content-id="8c526825-ea7b-40c4-8ed5-84b8787c2d6d" data-vars-headline="Florida Legislature passes bills on e-bike safety, arming professors and more" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2026/03/02/florida-moves-to-pass-its-own-save-america-act" target="_self">new voter ID rules</a> and allowing trained college staff to carry guns on campus.The big picture: If signed into law, the bills could impact every corner of South Florida, from the street to the ballot box.

Dan Marino is Miami's sports GOAT, Axios readers say

Marino beat Dwyane Wade in the final round of our bracket.

Sports

There you have it, folks: Dan Marino is Miami&#x27;s sports GOAT — but just barely, according to you, our readers. Why it matters: The nine-time Pro Bowler edged out one of the most beloved Heat players of all time, Dwyane Wade, garnering 55% of the vote in the final round of our 16-athlete bracket.

Damaged seashell menorah threatens 24-year South Beach Hanukkah tradition

A beloved South Beach menorah is missing Hanukkah for the first time in 24 years due to damage.

Holidays

Lincoln Road&#x27;s iconic seashell <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Hanukkah" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2025/12/15/miami-s-top-hanukkah-events-this-week" data-vars-content-id="9fe002d5-bde1-4b70-9a2f-aca89badad93" data-vars-headline="Damaged seashell menorah threatens 24-year South Beach Hanukkah tradition" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2025/12/15/miami-s-top-hanukkah-events-this-week" target="_self">Hanukkah</a> sculptures have been absent from the holiday celebration this year after the city says they were damaged.Why it matters: This is the first time in 24 years that the oversized <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="menorah and dreidel" data-vars-click-url="https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/miami-beach/article255843926.html" data-vars-content-id="9fe002d5-bde1-4b70-9a2f-aca89badad93" data-vars-headline="Damaged seashell menorah threatens 24-year South Beach Hanukkah tradition" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/miami-beach/article255843926.html" target="_blank">menorah and dreidel</a> haven&#x27;t been installed for Hanukkah, artist <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Roger Abramson" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/roger.abramson/?hl=en" data-vars-content-id="9fe002d5-bde1-4b70-9a2f-aca89badad93" data-vars-headline="Damaged seashell menorah threatens 24-year South Beach Hanukkah tradition" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/roger.abramson/?hl=en" target="_blank">Roger Abramson</a> tells Axios.

ADL says Florida is one of nine states "leading" in fight against antisemitism

The state strengthened school protections and passed anti-boycott laws in 2018 and 2019.

Religion

Florida is one of nine states that meet the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Anti-Defamation League&#x27;s" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/07/14/gaza-adl-teachers-union-nea-vote-jewish-groups" data-vars-content-id="eabbac41-f8fd-4a5a-8a1b-eaed1a9fbda1" data-vars-headline="ADL says Florida is one of nine states &quot;leading&quot; in fight against antisemitism" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/07/14/gaza-adl-teachers-union-nea-vote-jewish-groups" target="_self">Anti-Defamation League&#x27;s</a> standards for combating antisemitism, according to a new <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="report" data-vars-click-url="https://www.adl.org/resources/press-release/adl-finds-significant-gaps-state-level-efforts-combat-antisemitism" data-vars-content-id="eabbac41-f8fd-4a5a-8a1b-eaed1a9fbda1" data-vars-headline="ADL says Florida is one of nine states &quot;leading&quot; in fight against antisemitism" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.adl.org/resources/press-release/adl-finds-significant-gaps-state-level-efforts-combat-antisemitism" target="_blank">report</a> from the group.Zoom in: Florida&#x27;s policy strengths, per the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="analysis" data-vars-click-url="https://www.adl.org/jpi/state/fl" data-vars-content-id="eabbac41-f8fd-4a5a-8a1b-eaed1a9fbda1" data-vars-headline="ADL says Florida is one of nine states &quot;leading&quot; in fight against antisemitism" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.adl.org/jpi/state/fl" target="_blank">analysis</a>, included 2018 and 2019 laws prohibiting companies that <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="boycott Israel" data-vars-click-url="https://www.heritagefl.com/story/2018/03/30/news/gov-scott-signs-anti-bds-bill-at-orlando-torah-academy/9541.html" data-vars-content-id="eabbac41-f8fd-4a5a-8a1b-eaed1a9fbda1" data-vars-headline="ADL says Florida is one of nine states &quot;leading&quot; in fight against antisemitism" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.heritagefl.com/story/2018/03/30/news/gov-scott-signs-anti-bds-bill-at-orlando-torah-academy/9541.html" target="_blank">boycott Israel</a> from conducting business with state or local governments and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="strengthening religious discrimination" data-vars-click-url="https://www.flgov.com/eog/news/press/2019/governor-ron-desantis-signs-anti-semitism-protections-bill-cscshb-741" data-vars-content-id="eabbac41-f8fd-4a5a-8a1b-eaed1a9fbda1" data-vars-headline="ADL says Florida is one of nine states &quot;leading&quot; in fight against antisemitism" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.flgov.com/eog/news/press/2019/governor-ron-desantis-signs-anti-semitism-protections-bill-cscshb-741" target="_blank">strengthening religious discrimination</a> protections in public schools.

Miami leaders mourn death of Pope Francis

News

Miami leaders are reacting to the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="death of Pope Francis" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/04/21/pope-francis-dies-easter-monday-vatican" data-vars-content-id="d28f8a1f-4d07-4702-83e8-7455e6d7c20d" data-vars-headline="Miami leaders mourn death of Pope Francis" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/04/21/pope-francis-dies-easter-monday-vatican" target="_self">death of Pope Francis</a>, who died Easter Monday at 88.Why it matters: Francis, the first Latin American pontiff, pushed the Catholic Church to the left, often speaking in defense of immigrants, supporting LGBTQ+ rights and calling for more action against climate change.

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