Here at Pioneer
Endicott, we are “lucky” to be right in the heart of
Lowertown during St. Patrick's day. From March 10th - March 17th, downtown St.
Paul explodes to life with thousands of visitors celebrating their Irish
heritage, wearing crazy green gear and drinking and eating delicious Irish
fare. There are plenty of events for all ages, and we plan on bringing our pets
to some of them too :). Here's your guide to St. Patrick's Day in St. Paul 2016!
Hold on!
We’re calling an audible and tucking in a few Pre-Pre-St. Patrick’s Day
events in Lowertown. March is way too
fun!!
Resident Social
What: Pre-Paddy’s Day Party, so wear your green
if you’re feeling festive!
When: Thursday, March 10th 6pm-8pm
Where: Social Lounge on the 1st floor
of the Endicott Building
Our March Resident Social will be co-hosted by
our downtown credit union neighbors at SPIRE.
When: Friday, March 11th 3pm – 6pm
Where: Social Lounge on 1st floor of
the Endicott Building
Stop by to join the party!
What: Trivia Mafia, old-school, team-based,
pen-and-paper trivia takes over the museum for one night only! Featuring Tin Whiskers Brewing! Where else can you play games, win great
prizes, and enjoy drinks while surrounded by beautiful art?
When: Friday, March 11th 6pm – 8:30pm
Where: MMAA Project Space – First Floor of the
Pioneer Building
Grab a friend and join us in competition with
other knowitalls for trivia glory.
Lowertown Dance Party – DJ Kool Akiem
What: Friends, neighbors, lovers, everyone, come
down to Bedlam for a night of dancing and drinks.
When: Friday, March 11th 9pm
Pre- St. Patrick's Day
Shenanigans
What: A huge street party celebrating St. Patrick's Day! Shutting
down West 7th Street from Kellogg Ave to Walnut Street, Lucky Palooza includes
mini Irish celebrations at your favorite St. Paul restaurants including Eagle Street Grille, The
Liffey, Tom Reid's, Burger
Moe's. Burger Moe's, Cossetta's, and McGovern's will
each have large outdoor tents as well. The best part is that the Open Container
Ban is lifted for the day, allowing you to walk from bar to bar with a drink in
hand! This year, Red Bull Trials athlete action sport Geoff Aaron will perform
daredevil stunts from 2pm – 7pm
When: Saturday, March 12th. 2pm – 10:30pm. Indoor parties continue
from there.
Where: West 7th Street
What: Theme tours of the James J. Hill house that include Irish
songs, organ music, and needlework demonstrations. Stories of the Hills and
their servants (many of them Irish) will engage visitors in the history of
Irish-Americans in Minnesota.
When: Saturday, March 12th 10am – 4pm. Sunday, March 13th
10am - 4pm.
Call 651-297-2555 to
reserve spots.
What: Run a 7k, 14k or half marathon in green gear with Irish
pride! Afterwards, enjoy a post-race Irish party. Get a free can of beer &
slice of pizza at the Union Depot and jam with Irish dancers and DJs. Then head
to The Liffey for a free glass of Finnegans.
When: Saturday, March 12th, start times vary.
March 17th, St. Patrick's
Day
The 50th Annual St.
Patrick's Day Parade is a MUST SEE!
The parade is one of the longest standing and most decorated St. Patrick's Day
celebrations in the nation! Thousands of people gather to watch every year, so
get there early to score a good spot. Begins at noon. Rice Park, Landmark
Plaza, and sunny spots along 5th Street are great places to watch.
What: The 35th Annual
St. Patrick's Day Celebration includes traditional Irish music, dance,
children's activities and entertainment, seminars, and a Celtic marketplace.
When: 10am - 5pm
Where: Landmark Center
Tin Whiskers Brewing
Company: SLAINTE! We will be
celebrating our cultural roots and rolling out a party fit for any lover of the
Celts. Beer drinking is a must – It’s
going to be a whale of a time. Open 1pm
– 10pm
SW Craft Bar: Keep it
green with “Plant Nite – Drink, Plant and Party!” Come join us to build a terrarium while
drinking wine or beer. 7pm – 9pm. Purchase
Tickets Here
* On St. Patrick's Day, customers can ride free
on Metro Transit. More info here.
Have a Happy and Safe St. Patrick's Day and don't forget to follow us for updates throughout the month! @pioneerendicott
Thanks!
