Patch Picks: Your Guide to St. Patrick's Day in Rochester

New name, same party: It's a downtown Rochester tradition, and this year it starts at 6 a.m.: the St. Patrick's Day bash at . Manager Michael Keys says it's one of the biggest parties in all of Metro Detroit and it has 100 barrels of beer on order to prove it.

Here's what else is in store:

• four bars
• seven extra bathrooms
• a 6,000-square-foot tent
• two stages
• six bands
• a special menu that includes sliders, hot dogs, corned beef and cabbage and, of course, fish and chips.

O'Connor's expects to serve 20,000 pints of beer to more than 4,000 customers. Mojo in the Morning will be there, reporting live; so will Rochester Patch and Oakland Township Patch.

So you don't have to drive: The is offering a special room rate of $119 (plus tax) for an executive king room on Thursday through its Facebook page. Call 248-652-2600 to reserve.

Dual patio parties: and are teaming up to offer what they call the biggest party in Rochester. They'll have a trolley running between the two starting at 9 a... You can go back and forth all day and alcohol is allowed on the trolley. They're offering 75 cent pints of green Miller Lite starting at 7 a.m. The price will increase until it hits $3 at 4 p.m. The patios will be open at both locations.

Irish food and fun: opens at 11:30 a.m. and will feature an authentic Irish menu all day. There won't be green beer, but there will be live music from 9-11:30 p.m. and no cover charge.

Irish menu and green beer: At on Crooks Road, the party starts at 11 a.m. with corned beef and cabbage, Irish stew and green beer. Live music starts at 7 p.m.

Drinks, no cover: features $7 green Stoli Doli drinks and shot specials starting at 3 p.m. There is no cover charge.

Are you staying in instead? Check back Wednesday for a look at a few fun ways to bring the Irish home to you!