I’m looking forward to the Bay Ridge edition of St. Patrick’s revelry, if I can figure out a way to un-triple-book myself this Sunday, March 28. The parade gets underway at 1pm at Marine Avenue and 4th Avenue, and will march north along 5th Avenue all the way to 59th Street. That’s almost 40 blocks, and I think – if I’m familiar with Bay Ridge geography – it passes one or two pubs along the way. Like the Wicked Monk, which will have DJs and two live bands, starting at 3pm.

And you never know when a bag-piping troupe will stop by for a drink.

At press time, no word if the 86th Street McDonald’s will have Shamrock Shakes available for the parade.