3 St. Paddy's celebrations

If you want to celebrate St. Patrick's Day — and who doesn't? — these three Irish pubs always go big.

O'Toole's — both the Forest Hill and Midlothian locations are celebrating beginning at 11am today and with live music all night.

• Forest Hill's parking lot will have tents up per usual. The bagpipers go on at 7pm.

Rare Olde Times kicks off the party at noon with live music all day ($5-$10 cover charge).

• Just want some corned beef and cabbage or other Irish fare without the headache? It's doing takeout-only Irish meals from 11:30am-6pm.

Rosie Connolly's Pub — from 11 am to midnight, Rosie's is celebrating in Shockoe Bottom with green beer, traditional food and Irish dancing.