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Yahoo
16-03-2025
- Climate
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Trucks, dancers, bagpipes, even pugs delight downtown Spokane St. Patrick's Day crowd
Mar. 15—The clouds above downtown Spokane were all bark and no bite, giving way to a dry, but chilly, St. Patrick's Day Parade Saturday. Decked out in green clothing and beads, parade attendees lined the streets on the north end of downtown watching an array of vehicles, floats, dancers and even pugs while listening to the Scottish bagpipe band, Angus Scott Pipe Band, near the front of the procession. Many parade participants passed out candy to children along the curbs while some handed out green-beaded necklaces. Wearing a green top hat with shamrocks on it, Shelli Regis brought her 8-year-old son, Wyatt Capp, to the parade for the first time in about seven years. Capp was too young to remember the first experience, she said. "I thought, why not?" Regis said. "Even if the weather's bad, it doesn't matter. Just wanted to come and celebrate the Irish tradition of St. Patrick's Day." Temperatures stayed in the low 40s as the sun partially poked through the clouds at times. The wind picked up toward the end of the parade. Regis and Capp watched from Spokane Falls Boulevard near O'Doherty's Irish Grille, which was packed with patio patrons. Meanwhile, the Stevens family encountered snow during its hour-plus drive from Palouse, Washington, to watch the parade. "We're kind of dedicated," said Scott Stevens, who attends the March parade with his wife, Mary, and two children, Hudson and Roslyn, each year. The family sat in chairs on Main Avenue near Washington Street. "It's like the spring kickoff," Scott Stevens said. Hudson, an 8-year-old who sported a long, fake orange beard, said he loves collecting candy during the procession. As for his new St. Patrick's Day beard, "I might save it," he said. The Spokane Pug Group, a social group of pug lovers who meet up with other pug owners and their furry friends, was one of the crowd favorites. Drawing several "aww" reactions from attendees, the pugs, some dressed in green, meandered through the downtown streets with their owners. Brandon Leeworthy's 15-year-old pug, Max, who wore a velvet, green St. Patrick's Day-themed coat, enjoyed the parade from a stroller Leeworthy pushed down the street. Jennifer Lusk walked with two of her pugs in the parade. Lusk said the pug group participates in the parade every year. Children are always asking to pet the pugs, she said. "At this point, we've been in it every year, so they know pugs are coming eventually," Leeworthy said of the crowd.
Yahoo
16-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Shinnston hosts annual St. Patrick's Day parade honoring first responders
SHINNSTON, (WBOY) — Harrison County first responders took center stage Saturday as Shinnston rolled out its annual Saint Patrick's Day parade in their honor. Downtown Shinnston transformed into a sea of green, celebrating both the dedication of emergency personnel and the rich Irish heritage woven into the community. Spectators lined the streets, cheering as St. Patrick's Day-themed floats rolled by to the sounds of bagpipes and the rhythmic beats of Irish step dancers. Chief of the Shinnston Fire Department Matt Bartlett felt very honored at the event. 'St. Patty's Day has always been something big for Shinnston from the fire department for the town,' Bartlett said. 'A lot of the fire fighters in the past always celebrated a strong history with St. Patrick's Day.' The parade route kicked off at the Shinnston Bridge, winding through downtown toward Clarksburg and ending near Walgreens. Law enforcement officials, including the Shinnston Police Department, highlighted their strong collaboration with county sheriffs and area police departments, emphasizing their shared commitment to public safety. 'We're trying to keep continuously growing the department, it's hard to compete with everybody else's funds. We are now at three K-9's, we have two shepherds and a bloodhound,' Chief of the Shinnston Police Department Jon Harbert said. 'My shepherd within another year or so is going to be retiring due to his age and I have one of his sons that I've bred. And he will be taking over for dad at the point he gets trained.' Ireland, WV hosts 43rd annual Irish Spring Festival Parade Among the initiatives spotlighted was the department's growing K9 training program, which provides specialized training for police dogs from across the region. Officers noted that the program has expanded each year, with K9 units playing a crucial role in monthly drug seizures, thanks to coordinated efforts with the sheriff's department. 'It's an honor to be a part of the community and an honor to be a volunteer fireman. So, it's very cool to be able to give back to the community and be a part of this to get out there and show the people that we serve and just to support them,' Harrison County Sheriff Robert Matheny II said. 'What is nice about being a volunteer fireman is it's not only just for Shinnston but it's for the first dues around the area like Spelter, Hebzibah, we help out Marion County when they have a fire.' Councilman Rodney Strait of the City of Shinnston highlighted the dedication of the area's first responders, emphasizing the extensive training and effort required for their roles. He also noted that this is a valuable opportunity for the city to honor them and for residents to show their appreciation. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
14-03-2025
- Entertainment
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Still making St. Patrick's Day plans? Check out these events this weekend in Milwaukee
Celebrations for St. Patrick's Day are underway across Milwaukee. St. Patrick's Day is officially on Monday, March 1 but events will continue through this weekend. Milwaukee has a long history of celebrating the Irish holiday; the city's first St. Patrick's Day parade was in 1843. Here's a look at how you can partake in the tradition at some St. Patrick's Day-themed events this weekend in the Milwaukee area. The Shamrock Club of Wisconsin's St. Patrick's Day parade, a tradition that goes back to 1967, steps off at noon March 15 at the corner of King Drive and Wisconsin Avenue. From there, it will head east to North Plankinton Avenue, north to Kilbourn Avenue, back to King Drive and north toward Juneau Avenue. It will end at North Water Street and East Highland Avenue. Check the website for the range of post-parade festivities. Info: RELATED: Milwaukee County Transit System will offer free bus rides on St. Patrick's Day weekend again this year Public market goers can stop by St. Paul Fish Company's inflatable Irish pop-up pub on Sunday and Monday and order a variety of festive drinks, including Guinness on tap, green Miller Lite and the restaurant's margarita — with a green twist. Attendees can listen to live music from The Pubbys Band and Frog Water. Bagpipers are also slated to perform on both days. A portion of the event's proceeds will be go towards CelticMKE, an Irish and Celtic heritage organization and host of Milwaukee's annual Irish Fest. Attendees will be hopping between bars in Milwaukee, enjoying exclusive drink specials and festive giveaways. The Official Lucky's St. Patrick's Day Bar Crawl is presented by Crawl with Us and kicks off at 4 p.m. on March 15. Price is $10. You can find more information on its website here. Runners and walkers can embark on the 13th annual Lucky Leprechaun 7k, presented by Festival Foods, on March 15 starting at 10 a.m. The route starts and finishes in the historic Hart Park. The post-race party includes live music at Leff's Lucky Town, at 7208 W. State St. in Wauwatosa. You can sign up for the race here. Saint Patrick's Day Organ Concert features three artists performing music inspired by Irish and Gaelic melodies in the historic All Saint's Cathedral, at 818 E. Juneau Ave., in Milwaukee. The concert is open to the public on March 16 at 3 p.m. with a free-will offering. Parking is available at the Immanuel Presbyterian Church lot, at 1100 N. Astor St. You can find more information on its website here. You can head over to the County Claire for a Parade Day afterparty on March 15. The $5 cover charge proceeds are donated to charity. Attendees can enter through the tent, which is open from noon to 10 p.m. County style food service with a limited menu is available in the restaurant from noon until 9 p.m. You can find a list of bands and artists performing at the event here. The Pharmacy Bar, 2238 N. Farwell Ave., is serving festive drinks and specials from March 14 to 17. Featured cocktails include "Lucky You," a blend of Two Gingers Irish Whiskey, Ole Smoky Mint Chocolate Chip, Creme de Menthe, cream and chocolate bitters. RELATED: An inflatable Irish pub is coming to Milwaukee for St. Patrick's Day This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: St. Patrick's Day 2025: Parade, bar crawl in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Yahoo
14-03-2025
- Climate
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LIST: St. Patrick's Day events in the Birmingham area
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — With St. Patrick's Day coming up Monday, some local businesses are giving the community a chance to celebrate. Events throughout the weekend may be impacted due to the threat of severe weather. Some event organizers already have weather plans in place. Here's a list of some of the St. Patrick's Day celebrations that are planned in the Birmingham area: Innisfree Irish Pub St. Patrick's Day events — March 13- 17 At the moment, St. Patrick's Day celebrations will be continued as planned. The organizers of the events say that weather plans are in place. More information can be found here. St. Patrick's Day-themed murder mystery dinner at Arlington Historic House — March 14 Tickets for this event can be found here. Organizers have not yet mentioned any weather plans. St. Patty's Day Southside 5K — March 15 According to the race's website, the organizers are monitoring the weather conditions. A decision for the race will be made on Friday. Beef's at the Grove 15th Annual St. Patrick's Day Celebration — March 15 This event will have a $20 cover for adults. Children 12 and under will get free admission. The organizers plan to make a decision regarding weather plans on Thursday. St. Patrick's Day at Siluria Brewing — March 16 This event starts at 4 p.m., and it will feature drinks and a food truck. According to organizers, five 'gold' coins will be hidden in the venue for guests to find and turn in for a prize. Cahaba Brewing Company's ShamROCK + SHOP — March 15- 16 Due to the threat of severe weather, Cahaba Brewing Company is moving their vendor market to Sunday. Live music, drink specials and more are still planned for Saturday. A list of vendors, musicians and food trucks can be found here. The Edge Homewood's Shamrock Social — March 16 This event will start at 12 p.m. with a screening of the SEC College Basketball Championship game. Afterwards, guests can enjoy live music, kids' activities and more. This story will be updated if any mentioned events are changed or canceled due to severe weather conditions. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13-03-2025
- General
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Roadways to close in Normal for ‘Sharin of the Green Parade'
NORMAL, Ill. (WMBD) — The Town of Normal announced that several roads will be closed for the annual 'Sharin of the Green' parade on Saturday. According to a news release from the town, the St. Patrick's Day-themed parade will be held on March 15 from 1 to 3 p.m. in Uptown Normal. Roads that will be closed due to the parade include: South School Street from College Avenue to North Street North Street from South School Street to Uptown Circle Fell Avenue at the intersection of Fell Avenue and North Street Broadway Avenue at the intersection of Broadway Avenue and North Street Constitution Boulevard from College Avenue to Uptown Circle All of Uptown Circle East Beaufort Street from Uptown Circle to Linden Street Linden Street's southbound right turn lane from College Avenue to Beaufort Street The Parkinson Avenue parking lot The streets will be marked as no parking at 10 a.m. and closed at 11 a.m. All money raised from this celebration will go to Brightpoint, with support from Radio Bloomington and the Town of Normal. Those interested in registering for the event can do so here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
