You'll find green beer nearly everywhere in the Quad Cities this weekend, but do you know why we consume that stuff on St. Patrick's Day? Here are 5 things you may not know about the tradition.
1. The Freight House in downtown Davenport plans to color 150 barrels of beer with about 6 quarts of green food coloring according to a QC Times article...
You weren't kidding - The Quad Cities goes hard for St. Patrick's Day weekend and I was not properly prepared. My body is still feeling Saturday's aftermath.
But, boy was it fun! Both Slater and I experienced our very first St. Patrick's Society parade in the QC...
Last year I spent my first St. Patrick's Day weekend in the Quad Cities - and, I'll admit, the QC knows how to party like they're Irish.
One thing that has always been a St. Patrick's Day staple for me has been the green beer. Nothing says, "I'm Irish" like staining your whole mouth green while mowing down some corned beef and cabbage, right...