SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Green beer will be flowing at breweries across the Ozarks this weekend while floats and marchers make their way through downtown for Springfield’s annual St. Patrick’s Day parade.

If you’re looking for a last-minute way to celebrate, here’s our list of fun to be had around Springfield for St. Patrick’s Day.

The Downtown Springfield Association invites the community to what it calls “The People’s Parade,” which starts on historic C-Street, then heads south on Boonville to Park Central Square. If your organization or group is interested in participating in the parade, the Downtown Springfield Association is still accepting applications for floats. For more information, visit itsalldowntown.com/stpatricksparade .

Celebrate the luck of the Irish at 4 by 4 Brewing with beer, live music and more. This local brewery is introducing two new beers, including an Irish Red Cream Ale and a Red Ale, and will have three different varieties of St. Patty’s slushies (including a non-alcoholic version). More information about the event can be found on Facebook .

Festivities will kick off at noon and go all day at 14 Mill Market. Live entertainment, including a performance from the Celtic Fire Irish Dance Company, will be a feature all day alongside food and drink specials (complete with green beer). Games and contests are also part of the fun. Find more details at 14millmarket.com .

Mile 6 will have green beer for $5 all day long at their St. Patty’s celebration. A beer pong tournament starts at 1 p.m. and bingo cards will be available all day. This party will also feature live music from 2-5 p.m. Find more info by clicking here .

Create your own St. Patrick’s inspired clay piece at this Art Zone event. Make a leprechaun hat vase or a shamrock photo holder, or choose from a selection of paint your own pottery. This event is open to all ages and no reservations are needed. Check out the event on Facebook for more details.

The Krista Meadows Band and special guest Little Jones will rock Tie & Timber, rain or shine for St. Patrick’s weekend. Pre-sale tickets are limited, are $10 and can be reserved by clicking here . Be sure to get there early to make sure you have a seat, and enjoy an evening of Irish tunes and green beer.

Lindberg’s Tavern is celebrating the luck of the Irish with Guinness beer and a special menu featuring corned beef and cabbage, bangers and mash, and an Irish breakfast brunch special on Sunday the 16th with back bacon, soda bread, and more. Lindberg’s will also cap off Saturday’s festivities with a performance from Ozarks Belladonna, starting at 8:30 p.m.

Members of the IAFF Local 152 Pipes and Drums will be at Springfield Brewing for a performance to celebrate St. Patty’s Day while you enjoy a McDaniel’s Irish Stout or a Hinterland Bourbon Cream (or two) at Ty Iechyd Da. Prizes will be given for best costumes. Check out Facebook for more information.

Enjoy a creative evening with a cup of joe at Mudhouse’s Irish-themed paint party. For $35, you’ll get all the supplies you need and the step-by-step instructions to paint your own lucky gnome. Beginners are welcome and everyone leaves with a finished piece. Get more info and buy your ticket by clicking here .