St. Patrick's Day 2011
Our St. Patrick's picks
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From travel
Where to celebrate
Skip town for a St. Patrick's Day 5K in Providence or the Irish Comedy Tour in Pittsfield.
Cure a hangover
Cow's stomach? Hair of the dog? Check out these hangover cures from around the world.
Recipes
Video
Tour Irish Boston
Check out historic and cultural spots on the Irish Heritage Trail and learn how to properly pour a Guinness (it's not as easy as it looks!).
Your photos
Show off your Irish pride
Get in the spirit: Snap a photo of the Southie parade festivities, friends at a house party, or your kids and pets wearing green and send it to us.
St. Patrick's Day parade info and photos
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- map Parade route
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- Official website
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- pics Last year's parade
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Readers' urban limericks
We asked readers to submit their best "urban limericks." The poems must follow the traditional five-line form and be related to Boston.
How Irish is your town?
The 2010 Census shows that the Massachusetts towns with the highest percent of people of Irish descent are scattered across the state's eastern coast. Did your town make the list?
Food & dining
Cheers to imperial stouts
Skip the Guinness. Try these eight great imperial stouts, like Victory Brewing Co. Storm King or De Struise Brouwers Black Albert.
Family
St. Patrick's Day crafts
For a wee bit of green fun, try these creative craft projects. Most are easily made with materials you already have at home.
Quiz
Test your Irish know-how
What was St. Patrick's real name? Why are you supposed to wear green on March 17? See how well you fare on our fun quiz.
Health
Lighter Irish fare
Cut some calories with these healthier twists on classic St. Patrick's Day staples like corned beef and cabbage, soda bread, and lamb stew.
Film
Kevin Cullen's flick picks
The Boston Globe columnist counts "The Secret of Roan Inish," "The Crying Game," and "Hunger" (left) among his favorites.
- Talk Best Irish movies?
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- VOTE Your favorite flick
Music
Shamrock 'n' roll
Who's your favorite Irish crooner? Are you a Sinead O'Connor fan? Or a devoted Bono loyalist? Check out our roundup and suggest your own.
- Vote Your favorite?
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- Talk Did we forget any bands?