Top o' the mornin' to you! ( kidding! pretend I didn’t say that!) In this week's newsletter, I have the inside scoop on all the St. Paddy's Day parades and parties happening around town. From the main event on Magazine Street to block parties galore, I'll tell you where to show up to catch the most festive Irish festivities.

I'll also switch gears to focus on critical home flood protection strategies. For homeowners in flood-prone regions, I detail proactive measures to safeguard against rising sea levels and extreme weather. From elevation programs and drainage solutions to simple DIY tweaks, I've got you covered on how to fortify your residence against the uncertainties of climate change.

As always, your resource for everything real estate,

^Nicole

Miss Mardi Gras?? Get ready to see green at the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade marching down Magazine Street and St. Charles Avenue the Sunday before March 17th! Revelers will fling onions, potatoes, cabbage, and carrots instead of beads, so watch overhead. Dapper gents will hand out paper flowers in hope of a kiss. Don your greenest garb or risk a pinch based on the holiday attire law.

Annunciation Square's block party near Chippewa and Race offers Irish tunes, dances, local fare, crafts, brews, and wines. Proceeds aid St. Michael's Special School. Here are some other block parties and pub events citywide too for shamrock shenanigans. Wherever you venture, expect joyous, community-wide celebrations!

03/09/2024 - Downtown Irish Club | Annual Grand Marshall Party Bus Ride

03/16/2024 - Irish Channel St. Patrick's Day Parade

03/16/2024 - Parasol’s Block Party Celebration

03/16/2024 - St. Patrick's Day SATURDAY Italian Parade Viewing Balcony Party

03/17/2024 - Downtown Irish Club St. Patrick's Day Parade

03/17/2024 - St. Patrick's Day Balcony Party

Living in flood-prone or wet regions poses immense risks of financial losses and property damage from rising sea levels or heavy rainfall. While natural disasters are beyond our control, numerous precautionary measures exist to safeguard our houses. Evaluating location-specific flood hazards and mitigation options helps minimize harm. From government-funded elevation programs and drainage solutions to relocating utilities off the ground floor, many impactful yet feasible protective steps empower homeowners. Though some may require some investment, precautions give us as homeowners in flood-exposed areas greater security despite the uncertainties of our climate. This article outlines some strategies to “floodproof” both existing and prospective properties against flooding.