This year St. Patrick’s Day falls on a Sunday, creating the opportunity for a weekend full of fun celebrations. Not only is St. Patrick’s Day a religious holiday and a day to celebrate all things Irish, it is also a day synonymous with green beer and revelry.

Before your teen heads out the door for a good time with friends, read this article to learn some tips about how to talk with your child about having fun while staying safe: Teen Drinking: Keeping Your Teen Safe on National Drinking Day

You can also encourage your teen to celebrate the day without substance use, read this article for some suggestions of fun St. Patrick’s Day activities that don’t involve alcohol: https://www.ehow.com/info_8182298_st-patricks-day-activities-teens.html