“I go to the parade, drink green beer and get drunk.”

— Anne Marie Fitzgerald, Kansas University sophomore, Leawood

“I think St. Patrick's Day is about good company and a great atmosphere. I'm not a big drinker, so I just like to watch the parade and have a good time.”

— Paul Mattli, KU sophomore, Columbia, Mo.

“I just stay home. Do I look Irish to you?”

— Jason Saltzman, accountant, Topeka

“I hang out with friends and wear my green KU shirt.”

— Tavish File, server, Lawrence