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All the dogs in the parade will be adoptable, and Cincinnati Animal CARE is reducing adoption fees on certain dogs to just $17 this weekend.

Mar 10, 2023 at 1:58 pm

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A pup at Cincinnati Animal CARE's 2021 St. Pittie's Day Parade.

Some dogs from Cincinnati Animal CARE will don their green for the shelter’s annual St. Pittie’s Day Parade at The Banks this weekend.

On Saturday, March 11, beginning at 10:30 a.m., CAC, foster families and a dozen dogs will walk from Smale Park near Paycor Stadium down to Sawyer Point and back as part of the parade. All the dogs taking part in the parade will be adoptable.

CAC will also be reducing adoption fees at their Northside shelter for dogs six months and older and over 40 pounds to $17 both on Saturday and Sunday in honor of St. Patrick’s Day.

“We are just filled beyond capacity with great dogs,” Ray Anderson, CAC’s community engagement manager, said in a press release. “This will be a fun field trip for just a small percentage of them, but we’re always excited to see dogs get out for an adventure and get to be themselves.”

At the parade, CAC staff and volunteers will also be available for questions or to direct potential adopters to other animals at the shelter.

Cincinnati Animal CARE, 3949 Colerain Ave., Northside. More information: cincinnatianimalcare.org.

Smale Riverfront Park, 166 W. Mehring Way, Downtown.

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Have a Shamrockin' Good Time at These Greater Cincinnati St. Patrick's Day Events

Official St. Patrick's Day Bar CrawlGo on a hunt for the gold at the end of the rainbow (or the beer at the end of the bar) during the official St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl. You’ll get exclusive deals and discounts with your wristband, including 50% off Irish-themed drinks, and there will even be a costume contest. Starts at AC Upper Deck, 135 Joe Nuxhall Way, The Banks; Saturday, March 18, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; $15-$40

St. Patrick’s Day O’DORA DashTake part in all the shenanigans for this very short St. Patrick’s Day race. Participants will run 0.1 miles while holding a beer. Before the race, you can also enjoy Ohio’s shortest St. Patrick’s Day parade. Afterward, head into The Casual Pint for another beer. Register here. The Casual Pint, 130 Riverfront Plaza, Hamilton; Friday, March 17; parade begins at 10 a.m. and the race begins at 10:30 p.m.; $5-$10

St. Patrick's Day Drag Brunch at Taft’s BrewporiumWear your green and get ready to have fun with all the dancing, lip-syncing, games and more at the St. Patrick’s Day Drag Brunch. The self-serve buffet opens at 11 a.m. and the show begins at noon. The ticket includes the buffet and a free welcome beer. Taft's Brewpourium, 4831 Spring Grove Ave., Spring Grove Village; Saturday, March 18, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; $35.

Kegs and Eggs Brunch at Boswell’sEnjoy a special limited Irish-themed brunch menu with green beer and Saint Patrick’s Day cocktails, plus Irish music. Boswell’s, 1686 Blue Rock Road, Northside; Friday, March 17, 8-11 a.m.

Pint Night at Jungle Jim’sJungle Jim’s will have a variety of brews at the tasting bar to celebrate St. Patrick's Day with Ohio Valley Distributor. They will also have a special pint glass. Jungle Jim’s Eastgate, 4450 Eastgate South Drive, Eastgate; Jungle Jim’s Fairfield, 5440 Dixie Highway, Fairfield; Both events are Friday, March 17, 5-9 p.m. Free entry.

Make & Take: St. Patrick's Day Green Beer Painting PartyArtists will lead you in creating a painting featuring the end of a rainbow in honor of St. Patrick’s Day. Supplies will be provided for everyone, and you can also bring your own snacks and drinks, which organizers will help you turn green. Art Central Foundation, 4 N. Main St., Middletown; Friday, March 17, 5:30-8:30 p.m.; $35

St. Patrick’s Day Bestie Night at Cincinnati Nature CenterThe Cincinnati Nature Center will have a beer-themed “besties night” where patrons can eat, drink and craft coasters with foraged materials. Pre-registration is required. Cincinnati Nature Center, 4949 Tealtown Road, Milford; Friday, March 17, 7-8:30 p.m.; $25 for adult members; $35 for adult non-members.

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