We just got word about the 2010 St. Patricks Pub Crawl!

It’s March 13, 2010 -  13 hours, 13 Bars, & 13 FREE Flights to Ireland!!!

I’ll update the info this week & tell you when tickets are available.

Boston Pub Crawl

6th Annual IRELAND Trip Giveaway!

Visit any or all of these Authentic Boston Irish Pubs;

Ned Devine’s, Solas, The Harp, The Green Briar, M.J. O’Connor’s, Park Square, M.J. O’Connor’s Waterfront,
between February 13th- March 11th
and enter to win a trip for two
(airfare and hotel) to Ireland!

Trip Giveaway Party on Thursday, March 12th @ 8pm
at Ned Devine’s

Live Music by
U2 Tribute Band
The Joshua Tree!

Also Enter to win tickets to The DROPKICK MURPHY’S
with WAAF & Guinness
Sponsored by Guinness, Jameson & WAAF

Boston Party Tours has teamed up with  Tenon Tours and hundreds of your closest friends for Boston’s own St. Patrick’s Pub Challenge, Saturday, March 14th. We’ve teamed up with eight of Boston’s best Irish pubs for a warm-up to the International Irish Pub Challenge which takes place in Ireland each year. The best part is, eight lucky pub crawlers will win a free flight to Ireland for the main event!

Date: Saturday, March 14th, 2009
Time: 12pm – 8pm
Registration: 11:00am – 3pm at Ned Devine’s
Schedule:

* 11:00 -12:00 Ned Devine’s (early reg)
* 12:00 -1:00 Ned Devine’s
* 1:00 – 2:00 Paddy O’s
* 2:00 – 3:00 Hennessy’s
* 3:00 – 4:00 Purple Shamrock
* 4:00 – 5:00 McFaddens
* 5:00 – 6:00 Kitty O’Sheas
* 6:00 – 7:00 Jose McIntyre’s
* 7:00 – 8:00 Trinity

Cost: Pre-register for just $25.00
(Retail for non-registered participants = $30.00 at Ned Devines)

Price Includes:

* No Cover Charges at Scheduled Locations
* Your Official Pub Challenge T-Shirt (Collector’s Edition)
* Your Official Pub Challenge Pub Cup
* Free Shamrock Beads, Paddy Hats, and other free swag (limited quantities)
* Your Official Pub Crawl Map
* 8 Chances to win a Free Flight to Ireland*
* $50 off the Spring or Fall International Irish Pub Challenge

Register today and save $5.00! Pay with PayPal or any major credit card. (PayPal account NOT required)

*Flight Giveaway Terms: No purchase necessary. One prize will be given away at each scheduled location on the 1/2 hour at each location beginning at 12:30pm and ending at 7:30pm. Winner will be chosen from written submitted entries collected at the registration desk. Winners must claim their prize in person within 30 minutes of announcement. Each prize will be one (1) free flight voucher valid for airfare from Boston to Dublin International Airport (DUB) departing May 2nd, 2009 and returning to Boston from Shannon International Airport (SNN) May 10th, 2009. Actual flight including airline, flight number, and times will be chosen by Tenon Tours. Value of the voucher should include base fare and fuel surcharge, but not exceed a retail of $500.00 USD. Flight voucher does not include departures taxes or fees. Prize must be used in conjunction with the purchase of the “land package” offered by Tenon Tours for the International Irish Pub Challenge.

What is Harpoon St. Patrick’s Festival all about?

Kick off the St. Patrick’s Day Holiday season in Harpoon style!
What better place to begin the season than inside the largest brewery in Boston?!?!?!
Food vendors selling Corned beef & cabbage along with other delicious food
Cash bars offering a selection of fresh Harpoon and UFO beer featuring Celtic Ale
Featuring live Irish and Rock and Roll bands from the Boston area
Come dance the jig, enjoy Harpoon beer, and celebrate St. Patrick!

When will it be?

Usually the first weekend in March.
2009 Dates: Friday, March 6th and Saturday, March 7th
Friday Hours: 5:30 to 11:00 PM (Doors Close at 9:30 PM)
Saturday Hours: 2:00 to 9:00 PM (Doors Close at 7:30 PM)

Where is it?

At the Harpoon Brewery, 306 Northern Ave., Downtown Boston.
Inside The Brewery amongst the tanks and outside under huge circus tents
Free shuttles from the South Station area. Departs from behind the Federal Reserve along the Fort Point Channel off Summer Street.  Look for the Shuttle Sign.
Public parking available for a fee at The Brewery in garage across the street
Take the “T” to the event aboard the new Silverline Bus. Visit http://www.mbta.com for schedules, rates and bus routes.Take SL2 or SL3 and get off at Harbor Street.
Click Here for Map/Directions.

More details:

Cover charge $20.00 and includes a souvenir Pint Cup and one (1) drink ticket (does not include food or additional beers)
Must be 21 or older and have proper I.D.
Cash bars serving a selection of fresh Harpoon beer for $5.00 per 16 oz. cup
LIMITED CAPACITY SO COME EARLY, TICKETS NOT SOLD IN ADVANCE
For more info call 617-574-9551 ext 3

Band Schedule:
CHECK IT OUT

Designated Drivers:
Remember to plan ahead and figure out how you will be getting home. Harpoon supports a Designated Driver program at each Festival. All designated drivers should visit the Customer Service booth when they arrive at the Festival where they will receive complimentary non-alcoholic beverages, including Harpoon Draft Sodas.