St. Patrick’s Day calls for drinks with friends, wearing lots of green accessories, and a healthy dose of responsibility.

Here are the top 10 safety tips to a safe night out!

1. Plan ahead, take a friend

2. Predetermine a safe way to get home for you and your friends

3. Eat

4. Stay hydrated

5. Pace yourself

6. Avoid rowdy places

7. Be aware of your surroundings

8. Be extra cautious on the roads

9. Don’t let friends drive under the influence

10. Wear green, so you don’t get pinched!

If you are going out for St. Patrick’s Day, leave the house with a plan. Be determined that you’ll stick to your drinking limit. Even if you aren’t driving, you should always be able to think reasonably. If you have too much fun, it’s always good to have a backup plan for getting home (yes, your DD blowing their DD status counts). Having a friend with you for your night out is always a good idea. They’ll be able to help you stick to your limit and see to it that you get home safely. Don’t forget that St. Patrick’s Day is all about green beer and the local pubs are usually over crowed. It’s easy to start socializing drink to much before you realize that your alcohol intake has become more than what was planned. Stay safe by using these tips and have fun the safe way.

Don’t forget to carry your cell phone on you for emergency situations.

Wishing you a safe and happy St. Patrick’s Day!