St. Patrick's Day itself is also full of festivities. Parasol's has their annual St. Patty's Day block party, when they block off the streets and fill them with kegs of green beer. The party lasts all day, so try to take off work now! The Irish Channel St. Patrick's Day Club is back on the 17th as well, with their benefit block party. The party goes from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and is in the Annunciation Square Playground, directly in front of St. Michael's Special School. All of the proceeds from this party will be donated to St. Michael's, which is located right in the heart of the Channel.