By GRAHAM BROOKS / Staff Writer

HELENA – One of the biggest highlights of the month of March is St. Patrick’s Day, and with it being just a few short weeks away, Beef ‘O’ Brady’s in Helena is set to host a weekend long celebration.

Beef ‘O’ Brady’s, which is known for its Irish-inspired food, will host the weekend long celebration starting Saturday, March 16 and lasting through Sunday, March 17 to commemorate its Irish roots.

The St. Patrick’s Day celebration is typically one of the largest annual events the restaurant will put on that will feature plenty of fun for everyone.

The festivities will kick off at 11 a.m. on March 16, and last all day on both days with the event concluding at 11 p.m. on March 17.

The celebration will include green beer, Irish dancers, Irish food favorites and plenty of live music from bands including Outshine, The Whiskey Dix, The Bluecats, Ben Mosley and Contraband, Hooley, Meet the Next and Motel Ice Machine.

Customers can expect a festive atmosphere as well as NCAA basketball tournament games playing on the numerous TVs inside the restaurant.

Beef ‘O’ Brady’s has a wide range of menu items including sharable appetizers, award-winning wings, seafood dishes, tacos, angus burgers, burritos and wraps, sandwiches, desserts as well as a full bar. Food and drink specials will be available during the event.

The cost for the celebration will be $5 for a weekend pass for the Helena location only or a $10 weekend pass that will be good for both the Helena and Hoover Beef ‘O’ Brady’s restaurant. Kids aged 12 and under will be free.

Beef ‘O’ Brady’s in Helena is located at 4300 Helena Road.

For more information, visit Facebook.com/beefobradyshelena/.