Coming to Butte for St. Patrick’s Day? Here are some survival tips.

This year, St. Patrick's Day falls on a Sunday which, in many cities, would mean celebrations may be more subdued than in other years.  By Butte standards, it effectively means that Sunday will be treated like a Saturday, and we will count the sick day we're using Monday to create a Butte-Irish Three-Day Weekend.  So, it may be a little crazy, especially uptown.  Butte loves a good party.  But a good party does not mean you can be an ungracious guest, so if you're on your way, here are a few tips to help you enjoy your St. Patrick's Day in Butte, America.

1.  Use the porta potties.

We know, the crowd is going to be huge and the alleyways are plentiful and tempting, but please don't relieve yourself in one.  We know good judgement sometimes falls by the wayside shortly after the parade ends but this is an important rule to follow.  Not only is public urination (or worse) unsanitary but it is illegal.  And in these days of Snapchat and Tik Tok, you just might find your bathroom break on the internet the next day.

2.  Keep your hands to yourself.

This goes for gropers, brawlers and pickpockets alike.  Nobody wants any of your garbage.  Sure, Butte has a reputation as being a rough-and-tumble town but nobody really goes out looking for a fight.  And nothing ruins a good party like a brawl.  Let's keep it peaceful.  And respectful.  There is no Christmas "goose" on St. Patrick's Day.  And thieves in Butte are generally frowned upon as well, especially in public.  So, if it's not your purse, wallet, drink or otherwise, leave it alone.

3.  Do not drive your car.

Seriously.  There will be very few nearby places to park and public transportation, cabs, Ubers and shuttles will be readily available.  Plus, after a day of partying you're not going to feel like stumbling several blocks back to your vehicle and if you've been imbibing you have absolutely no business driving in the first place.  Stay off the roads.  Seriously.   Police and highway patrol will be everywhere in the area, and they take DUIs very seriously.

4.  Have fun.

There is a reason Butte has the best St. Patrick's Day celebration in the country.  It's definitely an incredibly good time.  Just keep your head about you, don't drink yourself stupid and practice reasonable social skills and you should be good.  We'll see you uptown this weekend.