I thought I'd list a few public St.Patrick's events that the Houston crew might be interested in;

3/11 - 9pm - Kilt Contest at Brian O'Neill's Irish Pub, cash prizes.http://www.brianoneills.com/modules/...op=view&id=357

3/13 -Noon- The 51st Annual Parade, Downtown starting at the Clock Tower at MinuteMaid Park. http://www.hsppc.org/Home_Page.html

3/14 - Noon - Dick Dowling Memorial in Hermann Park. http://www.houstontx.gov/municipalart/dowling.html

3/17 - Happy St. Patrick's Day! ton of events around town, Support your local. I'll most likely be at Brian O'Neills, or the Continental.