It's not easy being green

Pub crawlers crammed inside local joints might not have known the meaning of St. Patrick's Day, but being somewhere Irish was enough to celebrate the holiday.

March 17 marks the death of Saint Patrick, and the day is meant to honor him as the patron saint of Ireland. People in Ireland regard the day as holy and spend time in religious ceremonies, praying, signing and dancing. But for those living outside Ireland, it's a day to wear green and celebrate all things Irish.

Green symbolizes the grass on the Irish hills, and those who fail to recognize the landscape on the holiday are given a reminder pinch. Pinching someone wearing green is punishable by pinching the pincher 10 times.

Dog & Duck Pub on 17th at Guadalupe streets held its 18th annual Saint Patrick's Day celebration offering free live music all day. In case Austinites didn't get their music fix during South by Southwest, they could have enjoyed the nine bands playing Monday. The pub does not have any ties to Ireland, only to its sister bar in London. Even up until 11 p.m., Dog & Duck was unloading multiple kegs out of a truck, keeping the holiday going well after it was officially over at midnight.

Fado Irish Pub and Restaurant on Fourth Street blocked off the street for its outdoor party that began at noon. Cover bands played popular Beatles and U2 songs, as well as traditional Irish music.

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