2000
St. Patrick's Celebration
Schedule of Events |
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Sunday,
March 12 ~ Friday,
March 17 ~ Saturday, March 18 ~ Sunday,
March 19
Sponsors ~ Join
the Association ~ History ~ Home |
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| Sunday
March 12 |
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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. |
| 2:00
PM |
MAINSTREET
COMMUNITY THEATER - Presenting the Musical "SOUND
OF MUSIC' |
| 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. Pageant Results |
| 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 17 |
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| 2:00-4:00
PM |
INTRODUCTION OF
GUESTS & DIGNITARIES TO THE PUBLIC
Chamber of Commerce Hospitality Room, Sponsored by Progress Club
- Coffee & Cookies
- Greetings from Senator Mary Jackman, M.C.C.
- Entertainment by reigning Queens of Jr. Miss & 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. |
| 8:00
PM |
MAINSTREET
COMMUNITY THEATER - Presenting the Musical "SOUND
OF MUSIC' |
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| Saturday
March 18 |
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| 6:00-11:00
AM |
SWIM O'ROUND THE
LOCH, Smith Wellness Center
- Sponsored by Iowa Lakes Community
College
- 1/2 Mile by time
- 1 Mile by time |
| 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 a.m.
- 5K & Fun Run at 9:30 a.m. |
| 10:30-1:00
PM |
HOSPITALITY ROOM FOR
FRIENDS OF EDUCATION, Pizza Ranch -
Sponsored by Unit 10, Iowa State Education Association
- Dessert & Regular pizza bits
- Open to the Public |
| 10:45-1:00
PM |
IRISH STEW -
Multipurpose Center - Sponsored by Palo Alto County Democratic Party
- Free will offering |
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FOOD VENDORS near
Courthouse Square and various locations around town |
| 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 |
| 3:30-5:00
PM |
RUGBY GAME - Iowa
Falls vs Gopher College Rugby Team from Algona
- Location is Iowa Lakes Community College Football Field - South of 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, Senator Mary Jackman, M.C.C.
(FG)
- Reservations made through St. Pat's Headquarters or call
712-852-4326 |
| 8:00
PM |
MAINSTREET
COMMUNITY THEATER - Presenting the Musical "SOUND
OF MUSIC' |
| 8:00
- 12:00 PM |
MOVIE-ATHON FOR HIGH
SCHOOL STUDENTS at Wellness Center
- Sponsored by Palo Alto County Alcohol Awareness Council
- Free Pepsi & popcorn - prizes every 1/2 hour |
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| Sunday
March 19 |
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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 |
| 2:00
PM |
MAINSTREET
COMMUNITY THEATER - Presenting the Musical "SOUND
OF MUSIC' |
| 2:00
- 4:00 PM |
OPEN HOUSE - Family
Practice Clinics at PACH - Refreshments & tours |
| 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, Sum Hing, Family Table, Food Pride
throughout the Weekend (especially on Saturday) |
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