Sugar Land and Missouri City residents do not have to be of Irish heritage to participate in the holiday of drinking and celebrating the 5th century Catholic bishop and Ireland’s patron saint. Here are some local places that will be marking the day: Baker St. Pub & Grill in Sugar Land Town Square The restaurant’s St. Patrick's Day Bash will feature green beer, live music and bag pipers. Guinness beers will be on tap during the event. Will Wadkins performs at 4 p.m. and Good Time Muffin performs at 9 p.m. 15970 City Walk, Sugar Land. 713-986-8536. www.bakerstreetpub.com/Sugar-Land Flying Saucer Draught Emporium The bar and eatery will offer $3 beers from Green Flash Brewing Company, $8 Irish Carbombs made with Left Hand Brewing Company Milk Stout, as well as corn beef and cabbage. 15929 City Walk, Sugar Land. 281-242-7468. www.beerknurd.com/locations/sugar-land-flying-saucer Bogie’s Pub & Grill The Missouri City sports bar will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with music from the Zach Tate Band. The event includes a Craziest Irish Costume Contest, green beer, crawfish, a beer pong tournament, shot and drink specials throughout the day. 2803 Dulles Avenue, Missouri City. 281-499-9898. www.bogiespubandgrill.com After the drinking On Sunday, Memorial Hermann hosts the seventh annual St. Paddy’s Day Half Marathon at Sugar land Town Square. Participants are encouraged to wear green and an Irish band will play near the finish line. 7:15 a.m. $70-$100 (depending on registration date); discounts are available for children and students. 15958 City Walk, Sugar Land. 281-242-7700. www.signmeup.com/113762