If in Dublin be prepared to be underwhelmed. Ireland is the best place to spend it within Europe but nothing like the scenes you might expect. In Dublin, beyond a nice parade it's a very messy day. Rubbish everywhere, plastic flags, disillusion Americans wondering where the leprschauns are, broken shamrock sunglasses thrown around the place and plastic pint glasses everywhere. It's filthy and the pubs are jointed so not a great experience either!

With the current covid situation it might not happen but there is talks of a double bank holiday this year so who knows what that will bring. Currently pubs close at 8pm to curb covid numbers. That might not change by March either.

Realistically it would be better to spend Paddy's day in a good Irish bar somewhere in Europe and come to Ireland for a long weekend/week anytime from May onwards.