Everyone is Irish on March 17! Enjoy activities throughout the month that celebrate Irish culture and Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. 

Rock to North Little Rock St. Patrick's Day Parade: This family-friendly event encourages everyone to wear their green and line the streets for a 1-mile parade. The parade will feature marching bagpipe bands, Irish music and songs, Irish step dancing, Irish wolfhounds, clowns, decorated floats, international cultural groups, antique cars and Saint Patrick. The parade starts at 3rd and Rock Streets in Little Rock, travels through the River Market and ends at 6th and Main Streets in North Little Rock. March 11 at 1 p.m. For info: IrishArkansas.org. FREE!

Irish Dancing at the Crossroads:Watch the McCafferty Academy dancers at 301 Main St. in North Little Rock following the Rock to North Little Rock parade. March 11 from 1-4 p.m. For info: Facebook. FREE!

First Ever 14th Annual World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Hot Springs: Get your green on during this 98-foot parade on world-famous Bridge Street, shortest street in the world in everyday use. Alfonso Ribeiro serves as this year's grand marshal; professional werestler Ric Flair leads the start of this annual parade that includes leprechauns, quirky floats, marching bands, Irish Elvis impersonators and Irish Wolfhounds. After the parade, there will be a free concert by Uncle Kracker. March 17 at 6:30 p.m. For info: shortestpats.com. FREE!

St. Patrick's Day Dance Party: Experience the luck of the Irish for an evening of social ballroom dancing themed to St. Patrick's Day! Bring the family and enjoy a complimentary Foxtrot lesson taught by private dance instructor Lisa Kirkpatrick. Steve Chapman will DJ. At the BLS Ballroom at 1200 South Cleveland St. in Little Rock. March 10 from 7-10:30 p.m. $7-$15. For info: Facebook.

St. Patrick’s Day Storytime at the Main Library: Feeling lucky? Stop by for a festive storytime. March 17 at 10:30 a.m. For info: Facebook. FREE!

St. Pat's Bash for Teens at the Main Library: Head to the library for green treats, fun music, and trivia. Bring your best Irish accent. For teens only. March 17 at 4 p.m. For info: CALS.org. FREE!

The Muses Spring Concert: Celtic Spring at Garvan Woodland Gardens: The Muses present their annual St. Patrick’s Day program featuring Irish harp, flute, piano, drums, pipes and vocals all in the style of the Celtic Women. March 12 at 3 p.m. $35. For info: (501) 262-9300, GarvanGardens.com.

For more central Arkansas events, browse our full online calendar here.