Lubbock’s Festive Twist On St. Patrick’s Day Traditions

Every year on March 17th, something extra fun happens in Lubbock. For one friggin' glorious day, a huge portion of our population suddenly discovers they are actually a little bit Irish. Sometimes a distant relative mentions it, sometimes it's just because you own a green pair of shorts.

However it starts, St. Patrick’s Day in Lubbock tends to unfold in a very predictable order.

Step One: Someone Mentions Green Beer

When a bar advertises green beer, people show up. Nobody questions why it's green or what made it that color. Some people swear it tastes different, while others insist it's just food coloring. Either way, the keg is getting tapped.

Step Two: Everyone Digs Up Some Green Clothes To Wear

The whole city is trading black and red for green today. Some of you might even be rocking an entire costume. We show up and show out for beer. It's kind of a thing around here.

Step Three: The Bars Fill Up

As the night gets going, bars around town fill with groups of friends and students. Someone will eventually attempt an Irish accent. It will be terrible.

Step Four: The Food Plan Falls Apart

At some point, someone suggests corned beef and cabbage. Nobody knows where to get it, except for their folks' house, and they've been in bed for hours. So, the night usually ends with tacos or Whataburger.

Step Five: The Morning After

By March 18, the decorations disappear, the green shirts go back in the closet, and Lubbock quietly returns to normal...until next year. ☘️

What are your plans for today in Lubbock? Drop your favorite drinking spot in the comments below this article and give us all a few ideas! Then, keep scrolling for more Lubbock fun in the galleries below...