Events may tie up Seattle traffic this weekend

The Emerald City lives up to its name this weekend

You can pretty much expect to see the color green just about anywhere you go throughout Seattle this weekend. Runners decked out for the St. Paddy’s Day Dash, parade goers geared up to march downtown and Sounders fans dressed to cheer on their team. Wherever you go this weekend, leave early and prepare for traffic backups getting in and out of the city. Here’s a quick list at some of the big events:

Saturday, March 14:

    St. Patrick's Day Parade, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Downtown Seattle

    Seattle Sounders vs. San Jose Earthquakes, 7 p.m., CenturyLink Field

Sunday, March 15:

    F5 St. Patrick's Day Dash, 8 to 11 a.m., Seattle Center/Downtown