It's the the time of year when business increases for an Irish pub like Harp and Fiddle in the Strip District. "As a person who claims Irish nationality, I take a lot of pride in the holiday," said Dan Regan,

Rise and shine—doors open at 10 AM for St. Patrick’s Day weekend at Dupont Circle’s Irish sports pub (you know what they say: you can’t drink all day if you don’t start in the morning). On Monday, March 17, the party starts at noon. Caveat: the kitchen is currently closed, but the Guinness will be flowing.