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St. Patrick's Day will be here next week. This St. Patty's Day list includes restaurant offers, parades and any event associated with the 17th. I am sad to say I didn't find any free pints -- I did look! I did find ONE freebie, yes just one (I think more will be available as 17th gets closer). Some offers are even listed by city.

Then there is the must have for everyone: Directory of Irish Pubs. If you need a ride home after drinking your green beer some areas offer a free cab rides (up to $30).
Free Appetizer - Hooter's National Hooky Day March 17th. This is actually for the kick off for the basketball tournaments, but it falls on the 17th. Fill in the form, click submit and print your coupon.

Melting Pot - Many locations are offering dinner specials for the 17th. The offers vary by location. Everything from a Beer Dinner (different beer with each course) or a four course dinner starting at $39 per person. Check your local Melting Pot for their offer. You can check for a location near you by entering your zip code.

McCormick & Schmick - They are offering Irish Bar Food Specials. Corned Beef Sliders $3.95, Guinness Steamed Shrimp $7.95, Guinness Steamed Mussels $5.95 along with drink specials.

Atlanta - MetroMix.com: Events for all ages.

Boston Area - About.com: Events in the Boston area.

Chicago Area - Chicago Sun Times: Events and restaurant specials for all ages in the Chicago area.

Denver - MetroMix.com: Irish Pub listing.

Los Angeles - About.com: Events for all ages.

Miami - About.com: Irish Festival and Pub specials in Miami

New Orleans - Nola.com: Events for all ages.

San Francisco - 415area.com: Irish Pubs list.

Seattle - CitySearch.com: Pubs in Seattle.

Philadelphia - About.com: Events for all ages.

St. Patrick's Day Parades - List is by state.

If you're looking for an Irish Pub in your to wear your green shirt to check the Irish Pub Directory for a pub in your area! Pubs are listed by state then are broken down by city. This list also includes pubs worldwide!

Free Cab Rides home after drinking your green beer, most offer a free ride up to $30.

SF & East Bay

Indiana

DC Area

Denver

Sober Ride Program - Includes areas: Alexandria Yellow Cab (Alexandria), Barwood, Inc. (Montgomery County), Fairfax Yellow Cab (Fairfax County), Loudoun Yellow Cab (Eastern Loudoun County), Manassas Cab Company (Prince William County),Red Top Cab Company (Arlington County) Silver Cab of Prince George's County (Prince George's County), Yellow Cab of District of Columbia (District of Columbia), Yellow Cab of Prince William County (Prince William County)

Jackie lives in Seattle, her blog is Free Hot Samples. Where there are hundreds of freebies & deals up for grabs!