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party. This year, the pub is taking it a step further, ex-
pecting 4,000 to 5,000 people for what they hope be- “THIS YEAR THERE’S A BIGGER
comes the biggest St. Patrick’s party in Northwest
Montana.
TENT, ANOTHER DAY AND
“This year there’s a bigger tent, another day and an-
other loor,” Phillips said last week.
ANOTHER FLOOR.”
The 2014 St. Patrick’s Weekend Party at Branni- Mike Phillips
gan’s will run for three days instead of two, March 15-

17, and the new second loor of the pub will ofer extra
space and frivolity for partiers.
Phillips said the mechanical bull will not make an on the corned beef as of March 7; the pub was working
appearance this year, but there will be plenty of ac- on cooking 500 to 600 pounds of the salty fare, Phillips
tivities in its absence. The pub took pains to make its said.
three-day music lineup a marriage of popular tunes And to go along with the food, Brannigan’s is ofer-
from local musicians in the Flathead and the tradition- ing plenty of drink specials, including those on Irish li-

al Celtic fare one would expect at a St. Patty’s party.
quors and beer. Designated drivers will also get compli-
Each day opens with the Montana Highlanders, fol- COURTESY PHOTO
mentary non-alcoholic drinks.
lowed by myriad bands with music from 2 p.m. to 10 One of the drink specials, the Irish Red from Great
p.m. On Saturday, Swiftcurrent, an Irish music band, Northern Brewing Company, will come extra fun, Phil- ST. PATRICK’S DAY EVENTS
takes the stage following the Highlanders at 2 p.m., lips said. Everyone who buys an Irish Red will be en- MARCH 17
followed by the Comatose Posse from 5:30p.m. to 7:30 tered into a drawing to be held on Sunday at 9 p.m., with
p.m., and ending with the night’s headliner, the Pedac- the winner getting a free growler ill each week for a
tor Project.
year from Great Northern.
FLATHEAD LAKE BREWING COMPANY WOODS BAY, 12 P.M.
Enjoy the holiday by the lake at the Flathead Lake Brewing Company, where
On Sunday, the daytime music oferings will include Revelers of all ages are welcome to attend the party, they will be serving $3 pints of 369’ Stout and food specials all day. Later in
Chance Cole, Tommy Edwards, Ol’ Sap and more, fol- Phillips said, but after 10 p.m. the party is relegated to the evening, play an Irish tune during the Taproom Jams and get a free pint.
lowed by a 3 p.m. performance of an Irish dance team. those 21 and older.
A 7 p.m., there will be a 1980s dance party with local fa- Phillips also said Brannigan’s will get back to host- ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE KALISPELL, 4 P.M.
vorite ‘80s cover band, 1985: New Wave Time Trippers.
ing its St. Patrick’s Day prep parties, which used to be
Monday, St. Patrick’s Day, the Highlanders kick it on the 17th of each month; this year they will be held The traditional parade will wind its way through downtown Kalispell, with loats, music and plenty of green. Check in will be at the corner of Fourth
of at 1:45 p.m., followed by Tra le Gael at 2 p.m. John only a few times to keep them fresh and fun.
Avenue and Eighth Street, or the southeast corner of Flathead High School
Parking Lot. Participants are asked to line up at 3 p.m.
Dunningan follows up at 4:30 p.m., and Brent Jameson But everyone is invited to celebrate spring’s return
and the Sordid Seeds take over at 7:30 p.m.
to the valley, and Phillips said the weekend event at ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARTY GREAT NORTHERN BAR, 9 P.M.
All of the outdoor activities in the parking lot take Brannigan’s is a good way to get out and enjoy the holi-
place from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m., followed up inside the pub day.
What’s a St. Patrick’s Day without dancing? Stop by the Whiteish bar for a wee
after that, Phillips said.
“It’s a good party; I think it’s going to be a lot of fun,” bit o’ Irish fun with McGrin and O’Bear It, followed by the Pedactor Project.
Traditional Irish food is also a major part of the he said. “Everybody wear their green.”
weekend, and Brannigan’s was already hard at work
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