1999
St. Patrick's Celebration
Schedule of Events |
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Sunday, March 7 ~ Friday, March 12 ~ Saturday,
March 13 ~ Sunday, March 14
Join the
Association ~ History |
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| Sunday March 7 |
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| 2:00 PM |
St. Patrick’s Jr. Miss Pageant- Middle School
Auditorium -- Sponsored by St. Pat’s Association
Public Invited, Admission: $2.00 Adults, $1.00 12 and under. |
| 3:30-7:30 PM |
Miss Shamrock Supper- Holy Family Pariah Center --
Sponsored by Circles 3, 5 & 8
Hot sandwiches, chips, salads and pie; public invited |
| 7:00-9:00 PM |
Annual Miss Shamrock Pageant- Corrigan Hall,
Sponsored by St. Pat’s Association, Dr. Dave Nixon, emcee
Admission: $4:00 per person. |
| 9:00 PM |
Social Gathering- (following Pageant) Corrigan
Hall, for contestants, their families, friends, guests and area Queens
Coffee, Juice and Cookies, Public Invited |
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| Friday March 12 |
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| 2:00-4:00 PM |
Introduction of Guests and Dignitaries to the
Public -- Multipurpose Center Sponsored by Progress Club
Greetings from Batt O’Keeffe, T.D.(FF)
Coffee & Cookies, Entertainment by reigning Queens of Jr. Miss and Miss Shamrock
Pageants |
| 7:00-10:00 PM |
Ceili Fun Night, VFW Hall -- Sponsored by St.
Pat’s Association
Instrumental & Vocal presentations, Dance & sing-a-long, free will offering,
public invited. |
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| Saturday March 13 |
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| 8:30 AM |
O’Round the Loch Scholarship Run -- Smith
Wellness Center Gymnasium, Sponsored by Iowa Lakes Community College & St. Pat’s
Association
1/2 Marathon Run at 8:30 AM, 5K and Fun Run at 9:30 AM |
| 10:30-1:00 PM |
Hospitality Room for Friends of Education- Pizza
Ranch, Sponsored by Unit 10, Iowa State Education Association
Dessert & Regular pizza, Open to the public |
| 1:00-1:30 PM |
Pre-Parade- Parade of Visiting Dignitaries
followed by introductions at the reviewing stand |
| 1:30-3:30 PM |
Famous St. Patrick’s Day Parade -- Sponsored
by St. Pat’s Association, Organized by the Knights of Columbus
Featuring: Brian Boru Bagpipe Band; Marching Bands; Clown Troupes; Shrine Units; Oriental
Band; Animal Unit and MUCH MUCH MORE
March with the Sons of Ireland |
| 3:00-5:00 PM |
Homecoming Reception for friends of Emmetsburg and
Emmetsburg Families -- Convention Center at Smith Wellness Center (ILLCC)
Sponsored by Norlyn Stowell and the Emmetsburg Klwanis Club |
| 3:30-5:00 PM |
Rugby Game- Simpson College from Indianola Vs
Gopher College Rugby Team from Algona
Location is the Smith Wellness Center |
| 6:00 PM |
Banquet and Social Hour VFW Hall - Cash Bar |
| 7:00 PM |
Banquet Dinner & Program- Prepared by VFW
Ladies Auxiliary - Featured Speaker, Irish Dignitary Batt O’Keeffe, T.D.(FF)
Reservations made through St. Pat’s Headquarters or call 712-852-4326. Ticket
includes the Dance |
| 8:00 PM |
St. Patrick’s Day Dance- VFW Music provided
by Val Davis of KEMB radio. Admission: $2.50 per person |
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| Sunday March 14 |
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| 8:30-12:30 AM |
Pancake Breakfast VFW- Sponsored by Rotary Club |
| 10:00 AM |
Special Irish Mass- Holy Family Parish- Assumption
Catholic Church |
| 10:00-2:00 PM |
Willow Ridge Grand Opening- Ribbon Cutting at
2:00, tours will be held from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM with refreshments served. Willow
Ridge is located at Palo Alto County Hospital. |
| 2:00 PM |
Mainstreet Community Theater- Presenting the
Musical “Oliver” |
| 5:00 PM |
Ireland Landscapes- Extraordinary slide
presentation set to music, Presented by Dr. James H. Coffey, Fargo, ND, at Smith Wellness
Fitness Center, Room 817 |
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Ethnic
Food & Baked Goods- Around town:
McNally Bake Shop, Quality Cafe, Family Table, Joyce’s Foodland
Food Vendors near
Courthouse Square and various locations |
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