How to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Seattle

Events honoring St. Patrick's Day in Seattle aren't confined to March 17.

• Here are a few ways you can celebrate the holiday throughout the weekend.

💚 Join as parade organizers paint a green stripe along 4th Avenue, marking the route for Saturday's big procession. 7-8pm Friday, beginning around 4th and James Street.

🎉 Catch the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade, which will start at 12:30pm Saturday around 4th Avenue and Jefferson Street and continue to Westlake Park.

🎶 Experience Irish dance, music and culture at the two-day Irish Festival at Seattle Center. 12-6pm Saturday and 10am-6pm Sunday.

The Irish Heritage Club of Seattle has more events on its website.