Hangoon and Lisa Kwan celebrated the Irish holiday at the Mount Vernon Restaurant in Somerville dining on corned beef and cabbage while dressed for the occasion. ~Photos by William Tauro

By William Tauro

Thirsty Scholar Pub owner Patrick Cross, along with his four year old son Tadhgie and wife Karen, toast to a busy "Happy St. Patrick's Day." Customers filled the Beacon Street pub wearing traditional green attire to celebrate the holiday.