Why is green associated with St. Patrick’s Day?

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EVENTS

🍀 The World’s Only St. Paddy’s Pickle Parade & Palooza

Historic Downtown Mansfield is throwing the quirkiest St. Patrick’s bash in Texas—the Pickle Parade & Palooza! Join the Pickle Queens®, Pickle Protectors®, and the Pickle Posse® for a weekend of festive fun in the Pickle Capital of Texas. Expect live music, a pickle-themed parade, and, of course, plenty of pickles!

💰 Price: Free to attend

🏘️ Neighborhood: Mansfield

📍 Location: Historic Downtown Mansfield

💡 Good to know: The Pickle Run (5K & 10K) happens before the parade! Arrive early for the best spots, and bring a chair.

FRESH

🌱 A Garden-to-Table Escape at Heirloom FW

Looking for a fresh, outdoor dining experience? Tucked inside Archie’s Gardenland, Heirloom FW is the newest garden-to-table sensation. Chef Kevin Martinez serves up seasonal dishes straight from the garden, with rotating weekly menus. Their Greenhouse Gatherings dinner club is a must-try for foodies!

💰 Price: $$-$$$

⭐ Rating: 5.0 ⭐ (83 Google Reviews)

🏘️ Neighborhood: Ridglea Hills

📍 Location: 6700 Z Boaz Place, Fort Worth

💡 Good to know: Reservations for Greenhouse Gatherings go fast! Follow them on Instagram for menu updates and dinner club dates.

EVENTS

🌮 Texas Street Food Festival This Weekend

If you love food festivals, Texas Live! is the place to be this weekend! From March 15-16, this event brings DFW’s best street food vendors, live music, and fun competitions like a Stein Holding Contest and Fry Eating Contest. Expect everything from tacos and BBQ to craft cocktails.

💰 Price: Ticketed event – VIP & General Admission options available

🏘️ Neighborhood: Arlington

📍 Location: Texas Live!

💡 Good to know: VIP tickets get you early access, food vouchers, and drink tickets. This event is family-friendly, but get your tickets early before they sell out!

BRUNCH

🚲 Your Perfect Spring Saturday Morning at The Trailhead at Clearfork

Start your weekend with a leisurely brunch at Press Cafe (highly recommend “The General” on the brunch menu). Afterward, wander the Clearfork Farmers Market and take a scenic walk or bike ride along the Trinity Trails. Bonus: Free outdoor yoga classes every Saturday!

💰 Price: Free to attend

🏘️ Neighborhood: Clearfork

📍 Location: The Trailhead at Clearfork

💡 Good to know: Bike Mart is located right here, so if you need a rental or tune-up, they’ve got you covered.

EXCITING NEWS FOR MY FAMILY

🏆 Bear with me as I brag on my Son

Okay, I write a food newsletter and I just HAVE to share a happy moment for my family (food related, of course). Last night my son competed in the local Junior Chef competition and took 1st place. The moment he realized he won has officially taken its place as a new core memory. He and I were bursting with joy and we couldn’t stop smiling for hours. Even at bedtime Ollie whispered, “I still can’t believe I won”. Next stop, regionals! ❤️

He made Taco Cups. Here’s a tiktok he found for the recipe.

Green became associated with St. Patrick’s Day because of Ireland’s nickname, “The Emerald Isle.” The tradition of wearing green also comes from folklore—legend has it that leprechauns can’t see green and will pinch anyone not wearing it!

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