Where to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Plainfield

It's almost St. Patrick's Day, and even if you're not lucky enough to be Irish, there's still fun to be had.

Here's what's happening in Plainfield this year on March 17:

• Durbin's of Plainfield will offer an Irish breakfast from 9 a.m. to noon before the annual Plainfield Hometown Irish parade; following the parade, diners can enjoy a corned beef and cabbage dinner and a 3 p.m. performance by Ireland's Doonaree Pipe Band.
• Tap House Grill will offer an all-you-can-eat kegs and eggs buffet from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., plus St. Patrick's Day drink specials.
• Returning for the 11th year is the Plainfield Hometown Irish Parade, stepping off from Plainfield Central High School at 1 p.m. This year's grand marshals are former Plainfield Mayor Jim Waldorf and wife Mary Ann; the parade queen is 11-year-old Katie Cassidy. Click here for more information on the day's festivities and road closures, or visit the parade website.
• The Naperville Knights of Columbus will combine St. Paddy's Day revelry with fighting kids' cancer as they host the annual St. Baldrick's Foundation fundraiser at the old Plainfield Fire Department building on DesPlaines Street. The event is from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Click here for details.
• Following the parade, adults can take part at a pub crawl starting at 3 p.m., traveling to Tap House Grill, Front Street Cantina, Bin 48, Moe Joe's, Uptown Eatery & Tap and HopScotch & Vine.
• The Penalty Box will celebrate St. Patrick's Day and its first anniversary with drink specials, plus live music, prizes and giveaways from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. The bar is also partnering with Guinness to raise money for the Leary Firefighters Foundation throughout the month of March.
• Moe Joe's will offer green beer, Irish dancers and a leprechaun DJ.

Celebrate safely

If you're planning to indulge in a drink or two, please do it safely — and don't drive. 

Here are some local cab companies that can get you home safe and sound:

COMPANY: Hero Towing
PHONE: 815-254-0143
SERVICE AREA: Plainfield area
RATES: There's a $35 flat rate for the "last call special," which will get both you and your car home safely. 

COMPANY: Plainfield Taxi 
PHONE: 815-609-7533
SERVICE AREA: Plainfield, Bolingbrook, Romeoville, Naperville, Lisle
RATES: Meter starts at $2 and each mile is $2.40. Additional passengers are $1 each.

COMPANY: AAA Express Limo & Taxi
PHONE: 815-436-2500
SERVICE AREA: All Chicago suburbs
RATES: Local service rates are $2.30 per mile, with a minimum charge of $7.   

COMPANY: Naperville DuPage Taxi
PHONE: 630-961-3232
SERVICE AREA: The area surrounding Aurora, Batavia, Bolingbrook, Downers Grove, Glen Ellyn, Lisle, Naperville, Oswego, Plainfield, Warrenville, Winfield, Wheaton and Woodridge
RATES: Local service rates are metered and have a $7 minimum charge. There is a $1 charge for each additional passenger.   

COMPANY: AAA Naperville Express Taxi     
PHONE: 630-355-9511
SERVICE AREA: Naperville and surrounding suburbs
RATES: Call for quote

COMPANY: White Eagle Express
PHONE: 630-355-0005
SERVICE AREA: Naperville and surrounding suburbs
RATES: Call for quote

COMPANY: Naperville Taxi
PHONE: 630-355-5959
SERVICE AREA: Naperville and surrounding suburbs
RATES: Local service uses a metered rate. All rides have a $5 minimum charge, regardless of distance. The meter starts at $2 for a flag pull, and there is a $1 charge per trip for each additional passenger. Beyond that, the cabs charge $2.40 per mile rate the first mile and 60 cents per minute of waiting time.

Related: 

• Plainfield Police on the Lookout for St. Paddy's Day Drunken Drivers
• Erin go Bragh! Take Our St. Paddy's Day Quiz