Beads and Tortilla Tossing of Greenville Avenue Parade

On Saturday, March 14, 2026, Lower Greenville Avenue in Dallas will once again come alive for the city’s iconic St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Block Party. The parade marches south from Blackwell Street to SMU Boulevard, starting at 11:00 a.m., drawing thousands of locals and visitors to line the sidewalks. Prime spots include the start line, the mid-route stretch around 2100–2300 Greenville, and the southern end near SMU Boulevard, where floats slow and crowds can catch beads, candy, and the parade’s most unexpected delight.

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Costa Rica Vacation: A Fun Guide to Food, Hotels, and Activities

Costa Rica is a top vacation destination for its stunning biodiversity, adventure-packed activities, and laid-back Pura Vida culture. The country boasts lush rainforests, active volcanoes, and pristine beaches on both the Pacific and Caribbean coasts. Whether you’re zip-lining through the jungle, surfing world-class waves, relaxing in natural hot springs, or spotting exotic wildlife, there’s something for every type of traveler. Known for its commitment to sustainability, Costa Rica offers eco-friendly tourism while maintaining a warm, welcoming vacation atmosphere, making it the perfect blend of adventure, relaxation, and natural beauty.

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Corned Beef Hash Poutine for St Patrick’s Day? Yes, Please!

At Maple Leaf Diner, St. Patrick’s Day is marked the way a diner should mark it—through the kitchen. From March 14 through March 22, the restaurant is offering a short lineup of Irish-inspired specials built around one returning favorite.

The centerpiece is the Irish Corned Beef Poutine, a limited-time dish that has developed a loyal following. Crisp fries are topped with tender corned beef and rich gravy, creating a hearty plate that fits somewhere between diner comfort food and pub fare. It’s offered in two sizes, priced at $15.99 and $19.99.

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Retro Movie Review: The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962)

The street is quiet in the uneasy way only a frontier town can be. Lamps glow faintly through the windows of Shinbone’s storefronts, and the townspeople line the boardwalk in tense silence. In the center of the dirt street stands a thin young lawyer clutching a revolver he barely knows how to use. Across from him, lounging with casual cruelty, is a man who lives for moments like this. Liberty Valance flicks his whip against his boot and smiles. The lawyer’s hands tremble. Someone whispers a prayer. Then the gunfire cracks through the night, echoing down the empty street as a legend is born.

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Making St Patrick Cocktails with Tullamore DEW

St. Patrick’s Day is often associated with pints of stout and straightforward whiskey pours, but Irish whiskey also happens to be one of the most versatile cocktail spirits behind the bar. With its gentle spice, soft fruit notes, and easy balance, Tullamore D.E.W. lends itself beautifully to drinks that feel a little unexpected while still being simple enough to mix at home. The key is letting the whiskey remain the star while building flavors around it that highlight its smooth character.

The first cocktail leans bright and refreshing. The Emerald Orchard plays off the apple and vanilla notes naturally present in Irish whiskey, creating something crisp and lively that works perfectly for an afternoon celebration.

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Where to Find Corned Beef and Cabbage This Weekend

Every March, Dallas develops a healthy appetite for one particular dish: corned beef and cabbage. St. Patrick’s Day may bring parades, pints, and plenty of green attire, but for many diners the holiday still centers on that comforting plate of slow-cooked brisket, tender cabbage, and potatoes. Fortunately, Dallas has a handful of pubs that treat the dish with the respect it deserves.

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Celebrate Pi Day (Pie Day) with the Best Pies in the DFW Area

Every year on March 14th, the world celebrates Pi Day—an occasion dedicated to the mathematical constant pi (π), the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter. But let’s be honest: for many of us, Pi Day is really an excuse to indulge in some delicious pie. And in the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) area, there’s no shortage of mouthwatering pies to enjoy, whether you’re a fan of classic fruit fillings, decadent creams, or savory pies.

This Pi Day, treat yourself to the best pies in DFW and support local bakeries that are serving up some of the most iconic pies in the area. Here are some top picks that will make your Pi Day celebration unforgettable:

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Opera’s Greatest Characters: Violetta Valéry From La Traviata

Lisetta Oropesa – Met Opera

Violetta Valéry is the emotional center of La Traviata, and one of opera’s most human characters. At first glance she seems to have everything: wealth, beauty, and a glamorous social life in Paris. But Violetta is also a courtesan—admired in public, judged in private—and she understands that the world she lives in offers comfort without respect. On top of that, she is quietly dying of tuberculosis, a fact that gives her story a constant sense of urgency.

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