Covington bars opened early to welcome St. Patrick's Day partiers on March 17, 2018. Bartender Christine Dreiling waits as a Guiness pours at the Cock and Bull Public House. Photo: David Sorcher

Covington bars opened early to welcome St. Patrick's Day partiers on March 17, 2018. St. Paddy's Day revelers get an early start as the Cock and Bull Public House opens its doors at 6am. Photo: David Sorcher

Covington bars opened early to welcome St. Patrick's Day partiers on March 17, 2018. Susan Ruttencutter, Jim Bianchine and Shirley Pierce start their day at the Cock and Bull Public House. Photo: David Sorcher

Covington bars opened early to welcome St. Patrick's Day partiers on March 17, 2018. Kathleen Walasek, Peggy Baum and John and Helen Powers wore their best greens to the Cock and Bull Public House. Photo: David Sorcher

Covington bars opened early to welcome St. Patrick's Day partiers on March 17, 2018. Kathy and James Stout stand in line for beer at the Cock and Bull Public House. Photo: David Sorcher

Covington bars opened early to welcome St. Patrick's Day partiers on March 17, 2018. Bartender Taylor Beyer pulls a draught Smithwicks at the Cock and Bull Public House. Photo: David Sorcher

Covington bars opened early to welcome St. Patrick's Day partiers on March 17, 2018. A little drop of food coloring in the bottom of the glass turns beer green at the Cock and Bull Public House. Photo: David Sorcher

Covington bars opened early to welcome St. Patrick's Day partiers on March 17, 2018. Bryan Santos and Abigal Ludke at the Cock and Bull Public House. Photo: David Sorcher

Covington bars opened early to welcome St. Patrick's Day partiers on March 17, 2018. Adrien Hutton drinks some green beer while hanging out with Trent Sloan at the Cock and Bull Public House. Photo: David Sorcher

Covington bars opened early to welcome St. Patrick's Day partiers on March 17, 2018. Mike Wildeboer and Andy Bertsch spend the early morining hours looking at the world through colored glasses at the Cock and Bull Public House. Photo: David Sorcher

Covington bars opened early to welcome St. Patrick's Day partiers on March 17, 2018. Chris Shea, Nate Thompson and Kevin Solomon at the Cock and Bull Public House. Photo: David Sorcher

Covington bars opened early to welcome St. Patrick's Day partiers on March 17, 2018. Shawn Wolff, Josh Lau, Ian O'Hara and Lou Soulette take the morning air outside of the Cock and Bull Public House. Photo: David Sorcher

Covington bars opened early to welcome St. Patrick's Day partiers on March 17, 2018. Jill Brown tries the Green Eggs & Ham at the Cock and Bull Public House. Photo: David Sorcher

Covington bars opened early to welcome St. Patrick's Day partiers on March 17, 2018. Danni Adams and Arby Mattingly at the Cock and Bull Public House. Photo: David Sorcher

Covington bars opened early to welcome St. Patrick's Day partiers on March 17, 2018. Lisa Arrowood and Christa Fierro at Mac's Pizza Pub. Photo: David Sorcher

Covington bars opened early to welcome St. Patrick's Day partiers on March 17, 2018. Meghan Young and Celine Fuqua spend part of their morning at the bar in Mac's Pizza Pub. Photo: David Sorcher

Covington bars opened early to welcome St. Patrick's Day partiers on March 17, 2018. Chrissy Fox and Greg Balinger enjoy a non-Irish breakfast at Mac's Pizza Pub. Photo: David Sorcher

Covington bars opened early to welcome St. Patrick's Day partiers on March 17, 2018. Jennifer and Rob Palmisano have a pizza breakfast at Mac's Pizza Pub. Photo: David Sorcher

Covington bars opened early to welcome St. Patrick's Day partiers on March 17, 2018. Arden and Amanda Mae at Mac's Pizza Pub. Photo: David Sorcher

Covington bars opened early to welcome St. Patrick's Day partiers on March 17, 2018. Maria Martin and Rob Rake at Mac's Pizza Pub. Photo: David Sorcher

Covington bars opened early to welcome St. Patrick's Day partiers on March 17, 2018. Jenn Martinkovic, Nicole Ertel and Jeanne and Adrienne Conrad at Mac's Pizza Pub. Photo: David Sorcher

Covington bars opened early to welcome St. Patrick's Day partiers on March 17, 2018. Jordan and Katherine Taylour at Mac's Pizza Pub. Photo: David Sorcher

Covington bars opened early to welcome St. Patrick's Day partiers on March 17, 2018. Barb Sweeney and Nicole Thomas at Mac's Pizza Pub. Photo: David Sorcher

Covington bars opened early to welcome St. Patrick's Day partiers on March 17, 2018. Robbie and Leah Gayhart, Maria Sakelos and Mitch Elliott have pizza and Lucky Charms for breakfast at Mac's Pizza Pub. Photo: David Sorcher

Covington bars opened early to welcome St. Patrick's Day partiers on March 17, 2018. Security checks IDs at Molly Malone's Irish Pub. Photo: David Sorcher

Covington bars opened early to welcome St. Patrick's Day partiers on March 17, 2018. Michelle McQueen and Tori Egan at Molly Malone's Irish Pub. Photo: David Sorcher

Covington bars opened early to welcome St. Patrick's Day partiers on March 17, 2018. Chris Holley and Katherine Lavely have held the same seats at the Molly Malone's bar for years. To be sure he secured the spot Chris arrived at the pub at 2:50 am so he could be first in line for entry. Photo: David Sorcher

Covington bars opened early to welcome St. Patrick's Day partiers on March 17, 2018. Beth Grayson and Martin Patrick O'Madden enjoy some beer under the tent at Molly Malone's Irish Pub. Photo: David Sorcher

Covington bars opened early to welcome St. Patrick's Day partiers on March 17, 2018. Ashley Stacey, Brittany Szmak, Brandon Houston and Justin Szmak gather under the tent at Molly Malone's Irish Pub. Photo: David Sorcher

Covington bars opened early to welcome St. Patrick's Day partiers on March 17, 2018. Matt Kelley plays the bagpipes outside of Molly Malone's Irish Pub. Photo: David Sorcher

Covington bars opened early to welcome St. Patrick's Day partiers on March 17, 2018. Deb Tacchio and Bill Copley at Molly Malone's Irish Pub. Photo: David Sorcher

Covington bars opened early to welcome St. Patrick's Day partiers on March 17, 2018. Shannon Hacker and Julie Malsbary enjoy some green drinks at Molly Malone's Irish Pub. Photo: David Sorcher

Covington bars opened early to welcome St. Patrick's Day partiers on March 17, 2018. Chelsea Burns and Justin Gordon at Molly Malone's Irish Pub. Photo: David Sorcher

Covington bars opened early to welcome St. Patrick's Day partiers on March 17, 2018. Amy and Taylor Collis and Karen Schawe at Molly Malone's Irish Pub. Photo: David Sorcher

Covington bars opened early to welcome St. Patrick's Day partiers on March 17, 2018. Dee Stouffer and Angie Weller at Molly Malone's Irish Pub. Photo: David Sorcher

Covington bars opened early to welcome St. Patrick's Day partiers on March 17, 2018. Nicolette Keiser, Eddie Thill and Brandon Fox gather under the tent set up at Molly Malone's Irish Pub. Photo: David Sorcher

Covington bars opened early to welcome St. Patrick's Day partiers on March 17, 2018. Stephanie Singleton and J.J. Selleck at Molly Malone's Irish Pub. Photo: David Sorcher

Covington bars opened early to welcome St. Patrick's Day partiers on March 17, 2018. Jim Brewer and Steve Fayler enjoy some beers at Molly Malone's Irish Pub. Photo: David Sorcher