Regardless of people's origins, it seems that everyone turns Irish for St. Patrick's Day.

For those who will be participating in the wearin' o' the green, here is a guide to events this weekend.

May the luck of the Irish be yours today.

45th annual Denver St. Patrick's Day parade

• When and where: 10 a.m. today, starting at 27th and Blake streets.

• This year's theme: "Irish Roots and Cowboy Boots" pays tribute to pioneers, miners and entrepreneurs of Irish descent who contributed to Colorado's Western heritage.

• Who'll be there: The parade - thought to be the largest St. Patrick's procession west of the Mississippi - will include the usual lineup of floats, clowns, pipe bands, high school marching bands, Irish step dancers and El Jebel Shriners. The grand marshals are the cowboys from PBS' Texas Ranch House. Info: 303-321-7888

GOBS O' OTHER EVENTS

• Brass, Bagpipes and Co. The Denver Brass indulge in some musical blarney. 7:30 p.m. today and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, University of Denver, Newman Center, Gates Concert Hall, $20-$41. Info: 303-830-8497

• Fado's St. Patrick's Day Live music by The Potcheen Folk Band, 7:30 to 8:30 tonight. Largest heated tent in Denver. 1735 19th St. Information: 303-297-0066.

• Gobs O' Phun The trio performs from 6 to 11 p.m. today at the Wynkoop, 1634 18th St. Info: 303-297-2700.

• McCormick & Schmick's Irish For a Day (Or Two) Live music, Irish step dancing and drumming and traditional food. McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurant, Denver Tech Center, 8100 Penterra Plaza. Info: 720-200-9339.

• St. Patrick's Day Serpent Festival The Denver Zoo breaks down all the myths about snakes and other slithering species for the festival, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and Sunday at the Denver Zoo. 303-376-4800; denverzoo.org

• Heritage Irish Step Dancers Traditional Irish step dancing at 2 p.m. today at the Central Library, denverlibrary.org

• Copper Mountain St. Patrick's Day Celebration An Irish fair will include a free concert from the Samples, followed by a torchlight parade, street entertainers and a fireworks display. 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. 1-866-841-2481; www.coppercolorado.com

• Rise Nightclub's St. Patrick's Day Party Green beer. Ladies get in free until 11 tonight. 1909 Blake St. Information: 303-383-1909.