Morristown Hotel Raises a Glass to Gaelic Pride After Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade

WHIPPANY, NJ--(Marketwired - Mar 10, 2014) - When St. Patrick's Day rolls around at the Hanover Marriott each year, demonstrating Irish pride involves a lot more than wearing green socks. This hotel near historic Morristown pulls out all the stops at its Auld Shebeen pub where Irishmen and -women -- and those who are Irish just for the day -- can pull up a seat, order a pint and take in the many Celtic entertainments.

Short of visiting the Emerald Isle, finding a more authentic pub than Auld Shebeen is impossible. That's because this hotel in Morristown, NJ had the pub built in Ireland from reclaimed materials and then shipped across the pond to be reassembled on property.

The pub may now boast an American address, but its soul is purely Irish. On Saturday, March 15, the pub will open its doors at 11 a.m. to welcome celebrants who are either beginning their day at Auld Shebeen, or arriving after the annual Morris County St. Patrick's Day Parade.

The parade begins at noon and features bands, bagpipers, Irish step dancers and more to commemorate the many Irish contributions to the community. It's a lively affair that can only be outshined by the goings-on of the most Irish pub near Parsippany, New Jersey. Guests who arrive at Auld Shebeen can order traditional Irish fare (think corned beef and cabbage, Irish stout beef stew and Irish car-bomb cheesecake) and choose from a variety of specialty beers on tap, including Murphy's Irish Stout, Brooklyn Dry Irish Stout, Smithwick's, Guinness and Harp Lager.

The parade day festivities, however, are just the beginning. On St. Patrick's Day, Two bagpipers will serenade the pub on several occasions throughout the day, and Guinness Girls will be on-hand to lend a festive spirit to the revelry. The Irish musician Mike McGovern, meanwhile, will entertain the crowds with traditional Irish music between 1 and 9 p.m.

Guests can make the most of their St. Paddy's celebrations by staying a few extra days at this Parsippany, New Jersey hotel. With 353 redesigned guest rooms, two restaurants, a fitness center and a location just 40 miles from New York City, the property has plenty going on to keep spirits high during the holiday weekend. And its Save Big on Long Weekends promotion, where rates start as low as $109 per night for a three-night vacation, is the perfect way to save a little extra cash for an extra glass of Guinness. Travelers can learn more about the package, the pub and the hotel at www.marriott.com/EWRHO.

About the Hanover Marriott
Located near the Parsippany, Hanover and Whippany areas, the Hanover Marriott combines its convenient location with contemporary luxury. Its 353 guest rooms and suites pamper visitors with down duvets, mattress toppers, granite countertops in the bathrooms and high-speed Internet access. And the rest of the property is just as inviting. The 18,850 square feet of meeting space translates to stunning events, conferences and weddings, while amenities like the indoor and outdoor swimming pools and state-of-the-art fitness center let guests keep up with their fitness routines while traveling. Dining takes an unexpected turn in the Auld Shebeen Pub, which was built in Ireland and reassembled stateside for a genuine pub experience. Seeds, on the other hand, embraces a contemporary attitude with its sleek décor and daily breakfast service. The restaurants, like the hotel, offer guests the best of many worlds.

About Marriott Hotels
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