Atlantic Ave Magazine March 2022

locals only | delray under $50
By Darien Davies
Delray Under $50
Most Fun Small Town, Most Crazy Small Town, Most Small Town that Feels
Like a Big Town. Delray has it all. With a bustling downtown, Pineapple
Grove area, and little nooks and crannies in between, there’s more
to do in Delray now than ever, with events and happenings
spanning from daytime to nighttime. While it can
seem expensive at times, there’s a great
opportunity to enjoy all the City has to offer
without breaking the bank. Here’s what you can
do in Delray Beach in March for $50 or less.
Break out the green or you’re getting pinched! That’s right,
folks, it’s time once again for the meanest, greenest St. Patrick’s
Day party this side of the rainbow, and everyone’s invited
to paint the town green. Even though St. Patrick’s Day falls
on Thursday, March 17 this year, the party is getting started
the Saturday prior (you know, so we can all keep our jobs
on Friday). The City of Delray Beach’s
St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival
has proudly enjoyed a
52-year history and provides
fun-filled entertainment for all
ages and backgrounds. The parade
features more than 70 entries
comprised of floats, schools,
businesses, community groups,
non-profits, elected officials, United
States Veterans, fire engines, motorcycles,
Pipes and Drums, marching
bands, first responders, Irish heritage societies
and other ethnic groups. This first
responder-themed St. Patrick’s Day Parade
is truly Florida’s premiere hometown parade!
The parade is held from 12 to 2pm
beginning at the Intracoastal Waterway
and heading west on Atlantic Avenue to
Northwest Fifth Avenue. After the parade,
head to the festival, located at Old School
Square and held from 1 to 7pm. Both the
parade and festival are free, family-friendly
events that draw in crowds from not only Delray
Beach and its neighboring cities, but from
around the world. You can expect to enjoy live
music, food trucks, food booths, vendors, merchandise,
games, Pipes and Drums and so much
more! Visit www.stpatsdelray.com or call (561)
243-7452 for more information.
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After 13 years of being in the know, you’d
think you’d have a front-row seat, right?
Ha! That’s not the hustling and bustling
Savor the Avenue way. But, have no fear, a good
idea is near. March is International Ideas Month
and even though the delicious Savor the Avenue
event is out of our DU50 budget and reach (it
has been sold out practically since the moment
tickets went on sale), that doesn’t mean you
have to miss the entire event. The beauty of the
dining experience is that Atlantic Avenue is closed,
and all the tables and wild decorations are set
up in the street. So, if people watching is your
thing, as well as sipping delicious cocktails
while perusing tablescapes, then grab the
pals and enjoy the event from start to finish.
This dining destination is held Monday,
March 28 from 5:30 to 9pm and includes a
champagne toast and four courses, served from
some of Delray’s most notable restaurants. The
best part is that participating restaurants, and other
local restaurants along the Avenue, are still open for regular
dining, so you can mix and mingle to your heart and stomach’s
content. If you like what you see, make a note to book
your tickets early for next year’s event. (You know, like this
year.) Visit www.downtowndelraybeach.com or call (561)
243-1077 for more information.
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Sure, it can be difficult to be optimistic nowadays. Are
we still dealing with COVID, is it safe to be super social,
what’s the long-term plan with my job, etc. etc.
etc. But there are reasons to be optimistic everyday, and
that’s not just coming from Deepak Chopra. March is Optimism
Month and it’s a great time to tune into the optimistic
part of your brain and head out into the land
of possibilities. If you need somewhere specific to go,