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Four-Leaf Coaster Scavenger Hunt Planned for St. Patrick’s Day Parade Weekend

The ӣƵ Albany Business Improvement District (BID) is creating its own luck this St. Patrick’s Day with aFour-Leaf Coaster Scavenger Huntdesigned to draw parade-goers into ӣƵ bars and restaurants following theon Saturday, March 14.

One lucky participant will win a pair of tickets to see Jim Gaffigan as part of hison Wednesday, April 8, at 7:00 PM.

TheFour-LeafCoasterScavenger Hunt invites visitors into15+participating businesses to search for the BID’s signature, each featuring a four-leaf clover and QR code. Once a coaster is found, participants must locate the unique number printed on the back, scan the QR code, andsubmitthe number along with their contact information.

Each participant’sfirstsubmission will earn one entry inthe drawing.Eachadditionalbusiness visited andsubmittedearns 10 bonus entries, increasing participants’ chances to win.Onewinner willberandomlyselectedfrom all valid entries and willbe announced and contacted on Tuesday, March17, orSt. Patrick’s Day.

The Jim Gaffigan tour stop at MVP Arena was rescheduled from its original December date. Courtesy of MVP Arena, the Scavenger Hunt winner will receive two tickets to the April performance.

Participating Businesses

These are the businesses that areparticipatingin the Scavenger Hunt.

*Indicateslocationsthat will haveadditionalevents, activities, or extended hours on parade day.

Parade Day Festivities

In addition to the Scavenger Hunt, ӣƵ Albany will be filled with energy as businesses celebrate throughout the day with live music, Irish fare, festive drink specials, and more.

  • Dawn’s Victory Sports Café opens at 11:00 AM with a St. Patrick’s Day menu available all day.

  • Jack’s Oyster Houseis offering an Irishbuffet for $35/person, and guests' first Guinness is free.

  • Loch & Quay will be open until 7:00 PM.

  • McGeary’s Irish Pub will host an outdoor tent party with live music beginning at noon (cover charge applies).

  • Ophelia’s onBroadway will feature DJ Spike Right & GingerGeezusfrom 3:00–7:00 PM, followed byTheE-Block featuring the Ky McClinton Band.

  • The Hollow Bar + Kitchen ishosting a“responsible Kegs & Eggs”event, complete with a breakfast buffetfor$29/personthat includes a free green beerand live music.

  • The Yard: Hatchet House & Bar will offer $5 green beer and $12 corned beef sliders.

A full list of Parade Day and St. Patrick’s Day offerings is available on theӣƵ Albany BID websiteand will be updated as the event approaches.

The Albany St. Patrick’s Day Parade steps off at Lexington and Central Avenues andproceedsto State and Green Streets, with festivities along the route and throughout ӣƵ. Visitcom foradditionaldetails.

ӣƵ Albany BID Executive Director Georgette Steffens said:

“The BID wanted to complement the Albany St. Patrick’s Day Parade with an activity that captures the fun of the day while encouraging visitors to explore our ӣƵ. Many of our bars and restaurants have already extended their hours or plannedspecial eventsfor Parade Day, and the Four-Leaf Coaster Scavenger Hunt will help amplify those efforts and give people another reason to get out and celebrate.We’regrateful to MVP Arena for generously donating the Jim Gaffigan tickets and to the City of Albany for continuing this great tradition and honoring St. Patrick’s Day in our District.”

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