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Yahoo
03-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
St. Patrick's Day 2025: Time to shamrock at parades & bashes that start this weekend in South Florida
We're so close to the start of St. Patrick's Day celebrations here in South Florida that you can almost hear the sound of bagpipes and drums in the distance. Kilt-clad bands will soon march into downtown streets, playing traditional Irish tunes as the pulsating soundtrack to parades and parties packed with revelers dressed in green. (You're risking a leprechaun's pinch if you don't!) The Feast of Saint Patrick, which honors the patron saint of Ireland, isn't until March 17, but you're luckier than a four-leaf clover because festivities in Broward and Palm Beach counties are set to start this weekend! Things To Do | A guide to farmers' markets: Day or night, year-round or seasonal, there's an outdoor market for you in South Florida Things To Do | Meet the 'Mona Lisa': Explore da Vinci's works in new immersive South Florida experience Things To Do | Broadway 2025-26 tours: See which shows are coming to Fort Lauderdale & Miami next season So make your plans to find that pot of gold at the end of the rainbow and spend your coins on green beer and corned beef and cabbage while you shamrock out to U2 tribute and Celtic rock bands. (And remember, as the Irish proverb says, 'Wherever you go and whatever you do, may the luck of the Irish be there with you.') Fort Lauderdale Paint the city green (literally) during the street striping ceremony from 4:30 to 5 p.m. Friday, March 7, at Tunnel Top Plaza, Las Olas Boulevard and Southeast Sixth Avenue. The tradition marks the St. Patrick's festival's spot and prepares the city to celebrate the annual parade the next day. Free. Visit From 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, March 8, the CORE Construction Fort Lauderdale St. Patrick's Parade & Festival takes over Tunnel Top Plaza, at Las Olas Boulevard and Southeast Sixth Avenue, with live music, a kids' zone, exhibitors, interactive games, cultural activities, and Irish food and beverages. Set to start at noon, the parade will feature floats, bagpipers, marching bands, street performers and classic automobiles, traveling east on Las Olas Boulevard from Huizenga Plaza to Southeast Ninth Avenue. Free. Visit The 12th annual Fort Lauderdale Shamrock Run 4 Miler races into Huizenga Plaza, 32 E. Las Olas Blvd., from 8 a.m. to noon Sunday, March 16. Cost is $45 through 11:59 p.m. March 15 and $50 at the event. A Lucky Leprechaun Kids Dash will take place from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. Registration is $22 through 11:59 a.m. March 15. Visit Hollywood The milelong Hollywood St. Patrick's Day Parade steps off at 1 p.m. Sunday, March 9, making its way through downtown beginning at Harrison Street and 21st Avenue, continuing north to Hollywood Boulevard, east to Young Circle, south to westbound Harrison Street and returning to 21st Avenue. Line up early to see floats, marching bands and the famous New York Police Department Emerald Society Pipes and Drums Corps. The celebration continues during a festival on Hollywood Boulevard near Young Circle, with U2 By UV — The U2 Concert Experience and other bands. There will be kids' activities and more than 80 vendor booths. Free admission. Visit Coral Springs Based on the popularity of its other signature events, the city is putting on its first Blarney Bash, a celebration of Irish culture, from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, March 14, at City Hall Lawn, 9500 W. Sample Road. The event's headliners: The Byrne Brothers, a family band from Donegal, Ireland, that blends modern traditional Irish music and dancing. Also part of the lineup: food trucks, green beer, games and roaming entertainment, as well as performances by Drake Irish Dance. Free admission. Visit Jupiter The fifth annual Jupiter Irish Fest, presented by Ireland US Experience, promises to provide authentic food, drink, culture, entertainment and live music to Abacoa Town Center, 1267 Main St., from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, March 8, and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, March 9. Produced by Dublin native and Tequesta Fire-Rescue captain firefighter/paramedic Dave McGovern, the event will be headlined by Celtic rock band Bangers & Mash at 7:30 p.m. Saturday. An Irish costume contest with prizes for adults and children and an Irish dance competition also are on the schedule. Admission is $5, and free for children age 12 and younger with an adult. VIP experiences are available. Visit Delray Beach The Dublin Fire Brigade Pipe Band will travel from Ireland to take part in the 55th annual Delray Beach St. Patrick's Day Parade starting at noon Saturday, March 15. The route moves west along Atlantic Avenue from the Intracoastal Waterway to Northwest Fifth Avenue. They will join the Washington, D.C., Fire Department Pipes and Drums, Greater Boston Firefighters Pipes and Drums, Palm Beach County Firefighters Pipes and Drums, as well as floats and entries featuring schools, businesses, community and nonprofit groups, elected officials, veterans, first responders, Irish heritage societies and others. This year's grand marshals are homefront heroes — the spouses, parents, children or friends of members of the military. The festival pops up from 1 to 5 p.m. at Old School Square, 51 N. Swinton Ave., with music, food booths, vendors and games. Celtic rock band Bangers and Mash takes the stage at 1 p.m., and Vertigo U2 Tribute Band performs at 3:30 p.m. Free admission to both events. Visit West Palm Beach The Almost St. Patrick's Day Pub Crawl, an interactive themed experience for guests age 21 and older, will take over Clematis Street from 4:30 to 9 p.m. Saturday, March 15. Your assigned route, which will be determined by your check-in time, includes stops at O'Sheas Irish Pub (check-in), Hullabaloo, Lost Weekend WPB, BRK Republic and Garden District Taproom. There will also be social media contests, including for best dressed. Tickets are $15 to $19 online only. Visit
Yahoo
20-02-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
A McDonald's Shamrock Shake can have up to 1,140 calories — but a dietitian says it's still OK to treat yourself. Here's why
This article is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Contact a qualified medical professional before engaging in any physical activity, or making any changes to your diet, medication or lifestyle. McDonald's is gearing up for a green spring by welcoming back its famous Shamrock Shake, just in time for St. Patrick's Day. The mint-flavoured milkshake has been an annual, limited-time staple on the fast food chain's menu — and was reintroduced to Canadian menus this week. While the Shamrock Shake signifies a soon-to-come change in seasons and a fun way to celebrate the Feast of Saint Patrick on March 17, it's a good idea to remember you probably shouldn't be indulging in this drink all season long. "The way I see something like the Shamrock Shake is really no different than any other sweet dessert that you would, on occasion, enjoy," registered dietitian Abbey Sharp told Yahoo Canada. But what ingredients and nutritional elements make up the Shamrock Shake? How often is too often to be drinking this sweet dessert? Continue scrolling to learn more about this festive McDonald's concoction. View this post on Instagram A post shared by McDonald's 🇨🇦 (@mcdonaldscanada) The Shamrock Shake was first created in 1967 by Hal Rosen, a McDonald's owner/operator from Connecticut who made the drink for St. Patrick's Day. Three years later, the drink was put on menus across the United States and became an "instant success," according to McDonald's. Originally, the milkshake reportedly included lemon-lime sherbet. That was until 1973, when the flavour was ditched for a simple vanilla milkshake dyed green. Since 1983, the drink has included mint syrup. In Canada, the Shamrock Shake is made of both syrup and vanilla ice milk, according to the restaurant's website. Customers can enjoy the milkshake in a tiny snack size portion that's just under 300 grams up to a large size that's slightly below 700 grams. In terms of nutrition, a medium-sized Shamrock Shake includes: 730 calories 16 g of fat 130 g of carbohydrates 14 g of protein 390 mg of sodium 400 mg of calcium 104 g of sugar A large, for reference, has 1,140 calories and 162 g of sugar. According to Sharp, who's based in Toronto and founded Abbey's Kitchen, people should remind themselves that even though milkshakes are in liquid from, they're as much as a dessert as a slice of chocolate cake or other decadent sweet treat. "Really, it's not that different from having a bowl of ice cream," Sharp noted. "Arguably, I would say that because it is blended, because it is liquid, you can fit far more calories in. And it's much easier to eat something that is liquid and sip-able than something where you're taking bites and mouthfuls and having to chew." It's much more easy to overeat something when it's in liquid Sharp Still, that doesn't mean Sharp recommended entirely shunning the Shamrock Shake. She said if it's a treat that brings you joy, you should "treat it no differently than you would treat having a slice of chocolate cake or a couple really good decadent cookies or ice cream or anything else." "It's impossible to give a standardized answer ... because there are so many factors that [go into] play," she said. "People ask me all the time, 'How much is too much? How often is too often?' But you need to plant that in the context of the rest of your diet." For instance, people should assess how much other sources of added sugar they're consuming throughout their day. Additionally, a person who is exercising regularly — including lots of intense cardio — will require more carbohydrates and sugars than someone who lives a more sedentary lifestyle. "I would say for your average Canadian or American adult, something like this would be an occasional treat," she said, adding how often someone should be consuming a milkshake like this depends on their diet and lifestyle but should still be enjoyed as a rare drink. She noted the sugar quantity of a Shamrock Shake is undoubtedly high. A medium-sized version of the milkshake ranks in at 104 per cent of your recommended daily value intake per Health Canada standards. "Based on our guidelines, we recommend no more than five to 10 per cent of your daily calories should be coming from added sugars like this." People who might want to enjoy a Shamrock Shake one day should "absolutely not" worry about immediately developing diabetes, getting sick or gaining several pounds of weight, Sharp said. "The body doesn't work that way," she said, adding people should instead be cautious about the "cumulative effect" of having these treats regularly. She added that a medium-sized Shamrock Shake having 730 calories is, of course, a large amount. That's especially a concern when it's mostly all sugar and lacks micronutrients like fibre or a substantial amount of protein relative to the number of calories you're drinking. "Again, this doesn't mean that something bad is going to happen to your body or to you the one time you have something like this," she said. "It's really just about the pattern." She recommended people who want to enjoy a Shamrock Shake but are worried about negative health impacts should consider sharing the drink with a friend. People ordering one for themselves might also want to consider putting it in their freezer so they can enjoy it over time as opposed to all in one sitting. "Pair it with something that has some fibre and protein in it," Sharp added. "So, have it as part of a snack or a meal where you're having a nutritious, balanced dinner with lots of veggies and some whole grains and some lean protein ... and then maybe you're splitting one of these with a couple friends or your family." For most people, a dessert like the Shamrock Shake is simply an enjoyable treat that tastes good. For others, there might even be some nostalgia associated with drinking a festive beverage like this at a famous fast food stop like McDonald's. "There are so many more reasons beyond just nutrients why we eat the foods that we eat," Sharp explained. She continued to explain that putting certain foods on a pedestal gives some products too much power. In turn, that pushes us away from being in tune with our bodies and prevents us from enjoying treats that make us happy on a healthy basis. "Unfortunately, we live in a society where diet culture has taught us that certain foods like broccoli are good and foods like Shamrock Shakes are bad," she said. "It just gives those foods far too much power that it makes it really difficult for us to really tune into our body and enjoy them in moderation. "You might find that you go to the drive-thru and you order yourself that Shamrock Shake and after maybe four, maybe five, maybe 10 sips through ... and the satisfaction level has been hit. ... When we have consistently demonized these foods and told ourselves that we can't have them, it's very hard to stop at the point when pleasure is no longer there."
