St. Patrick's Day is coming and you couldn't be more excited. We all know what it means: Parades, parties, food specials, and fun. The floats are ridiculous, the beer is refreshing, you're probably not dressed right for the weather, but you couldn't care less. So break out all that green (as if you don't wear it all year anyway) because March 17th is creeping up fast and your shamrock sunglasses aren't going to dust off themselves.

1. The holiday season isn't really over until March 18th.

The best days of the year: Christmas, your birthday, St. Patrick's Day... and not necessarily in that order.

2. There's nothing like the parade.

You've seen it all.

3. Everyone and their mom will be there.

Some people even bring their dogs.

4. It's a party for all ages.

It gets better each year.

5. No matter what you wear, there will always be someone more decked out than you.

Leprechauns, shamrocks, and green galore.

6. Because people are kind of crazy.

And today it's OK.

7. There will be dancers.

8. And bagpipes.

9. And beer.

Oh my!

10. Yep, lots of beer.

Guinness, probably.

11. But the cops will ignore the majority of the publicly intoxicated.

Because they outnumber the cops.

12. Unless they do something really stupid. Which they probably will.

Google "St. Patrick's Day drunk crimes." You won't regret it.

13. Corned beef and cabbage will be served at every restaurant.

Mmm, mmm, mmm.

14. The party starts early.

15. And goes on through the night.

It's not for the weak.

16. So your day will be unforgettable.

17. And somehow you'll still forget it...

Whether you're actually Irish or not.