Though this year’s St. Patrick’s Day will look different — no parade or overflowing East Fourth Street — you’re not out of luck when it comes to celebrating. Here are three ways to safely honor the Irish tradition from your home.
Watch a virtual mass
Originally opening in 1853 for Irish Catholic immigrants, St. Patrick’s Parish will celebrate its namesake this year with mass and a raffle March 17. A limited number of people can attend in person, but the entire event will be livestreamed on its website starting at noon. “It’s really a celebration of identity and shared faith,” says communications coordinator Christy Bartley. “It’s a celebration of heritage and love of God and pride in identity.” 3602 Bridge Ave., Cleveland, 216-631-6872, stpatrickbridge.org
Listen to an Irish band
The New Barleycorn believes music is intrinsic and essential to any Irish holiday and will continue the tradition of playing Irish folk this St. Patrick’s Day. Livestreaming from each of their Facebook pages at 1 p.m., Alec DeGabriele and John Delaney hope to make viewers sing and dance along in their own homes. “We might not be purists [with our music] in a perfect sense,” says Delaney. “We enjoy having fun. And that’s what it’s about.” facebook.com/alec.degabriele, facebook.com/john.delaney.718
Stock up on Irish ales
For those hoping to celebrate with a boozy beverage, Red, Wine & Brew in Mentor offers a great selection of beers and ales. General manager Charles Ballou opts for Thirsty Dog Brewing Co.’s Irish Setter Red Ale, a medium- to full-bodied malt or Great Lakes Brewing Co.’s Conway’s Irish Ale, a full-bodied malt with notes of caramel and biscuit. “It’s just a really well-made beer,” says Ballou of the Conway’s Irish Ale. “It’s delicious. It’s malty.” 9620 Old Johnnycake Ridge Road, Mentor, 440-210-0024, redwineandbrew.us/mentor
