{"id":141422,"date":"2026-03-18T05:27:11","date_gmt":"2026-03-18T05:27:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/141422\/"},"modified":"2026-03-18T05:27:11","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T05:27:11","slug":"philadelphias-center-city-bars-streets-packed-for-st-patricks-day-celebrations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/141422\/","title":{"rendered":"Philadelphia’s Center City bars, streets packed for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations"},"content":{"rendered":"

Good times and a whole lot of Guinness were had this St Patrick’s Day in Philadelphia as streets and bars were filled with partygoers.<\/p>\n

The band at Fergie’s Pub on Samson Street had the whole bar dancing and singing along.<\/p>\n

At McGillin’s Olde Ale House, the green beer was flowing all day and all night long.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“Just been hanging out, drinking, me and my friends. It’s been a lot of fun,” Bensalem native Jordan Lee said.<\/p>\n

McGillin’s manager Nathan Hicks said while they are used for crowds, this day is everything to them.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“I love this day because it’s one of those fun, festive days, and everyone here is in a good mood,” Hicks said. “No one is here drinking because the Eagles lost or the Phillies blew the World Series again.”<\/p>\n

Many people say the best part of St. Patrick’s Day is spending time with friends and family. They say it’s a day they look forward to each year.\u00a0<\/p>\n

At Kelliann’s Bar & Grill in Spring Garden, the good times continued.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“I love coming out with the noise and the people and everyone is in a great mood,” Delaware County native Genevieve Toole said.<\/p>\n

Kelliann herself was even at the bar. She says they have had the bar for about 32 years and says St. Patrick’s Day and the bar hold a special place in her heart.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“My brother-in-law Dennis, who passed away, he was a big part of this bar and made it to what is today,” she said. “I love it. I am all about making people happy.”<\/p>\n

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