St. Patrick's Day is finally here and there is only one place to be to celebrate the luck of the Irish and that's downtown Lafayette for the annual Patty in the Parc, presented by Nutrl Vodka Seltzer. 

There is a lot to know regarding this great event, but we've got you covered with all the details.

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WHEN: Friday, March 17, 2023

WHERE: Parc International in downtown Lafayette (200 Garfield St)

WHAT TIME:  Gates open at 5:30 pm, Music starts at 6:00 pm

AGES: All ages event; Kids 12 and under get in free

TICKET INFO: $25 day of; Purchase at EventBrite.com (through 7:00 pm) or at the gate

PARKING: The parking garage at 121 E. Vermilion St. is your best option. Once that's full, there are several lots downtown (some do charge).

MUSIC LINE-UP (in order of appearance):
6:00 pm - Jamie Bergeron & The Kickin' Cajuns
7:15 pm - Rouge Krewe
9:00 pm - Ying Yang Twins

FOOD (sponsored by La Pizzeria in Lafayette):  Jambalaya, Wings, Nachos, Pulled Pork Nachos, Pulled Pork Poboys, Cajun Sausage Poboy, Spinach & Artichoke Dip, Crab & Artichoke Mini Pies

DRINKS: Available for purchase. Beer, wine, mixed drinks, soft drinks, bottled water.

DESIGNATED DRIVER BOOTH (sponsored by Service Chevrolet Cadillac): If you're a designated driver, visit this booth to get a wristband that gets you complimentary water, Budweiser Zero, and Ghost Energy Drinks complimentary of Schilling Distributing.

CHAIRS: Chairs are allowed, however, there will be lots of folks standing so keep that in mind when placing your seats down. A good idea is to "set up shop" towards the back of the park.

PHOTO BOOTH: We want to capture you in all your green glory. Be on the lookout for the SelfieBot. This self-propelled interactive Robotic Photo Booth will be zipping around the park giving you a chance to take selfies to commemorate the night.

FREE T-SHIRTS: Get ready to catch some t-shirts sponsored by Regional Homes, Annette Zerangue Insurance, Clearview Glass Solutions, and Grafx Plus.

AFTER PARTIES: The official After Patty Party is being held at Legends and Marley's across the street from Parc International.

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