ST. PADDY'S TENT PARTY
Date: Friday, March 13, 2009
Time: 5 PM - 11:00 PM
NEW LOCATION: 350 S. Michigan St. (Across from One Michiana Square. Corner of Wayne & S. Michigan St.)
Admission $5 at the Tent. (Must be 21 years & older to attend.)
Admittance fee gets partygoers into the Tent Party, onto the Trolleys free of charge, and access to the popular Pub Tour.
Come kick-off St. Patrick's Day in downtown South Bend on Friday, March 13, by attending the St. Paddy's Tent Party & Pub Tour. The Tent Party will be held in the parking lot between Wayne St. and Western Ave. (off Michigan St.) in downtown South Bend. The lot is close to Club Fever and O'Sullivans Crossing Bar.
The Tent Party will again feature two bands: Stillshot will headline and Take Aim will open the tent party. Along with the live entertainment, festive food and drink will be available for purchase.
Brought to you by Downtown South Bend, Inc. DTSB encourages everyone to drink responsibly.
See the Event Promo on Nightlights TV
(Click the image below to see the video)
The Holiday Inn Downtown, in support of the DTSB St. Paddy’s Tent Party & Pub Tour, will be giving away two (2) complimentary guest rooms to tent party patrons. Visit the Holiday Inn display table within the St. Paddy’s Tent Party to sign up and win. The Holiday Inn is conveniently located less than a half mile from the St. Paddy’s event and is offering a discounted rate of $89.00 per guest room for Friday night only. Remember to visit The Cellar Door, located in the lower level of the Holiday Inn.
More Celebrations and Activities
Wednesday, March 11
Irish American Idol Competition Finals –8:00 p.m.
Fiddler’s Hearth, 127 N. Main Street. Traditional Irish a cappella singing contest hosted by Al Kniola of WVPE’s ‘The Back Porch’. Must be at least 16 years of age to enter. “Pot ‘o Gold” $200 in gold coins for 1st. Additional prizes for 2nd & 3rd. Winner to perform on ‘The Back-Porch’ program and live at Fiddler’s Hearth. Elimination Round on March 4th at 8:15 pm at Fiddler's Hearth. For more information visit www.fiddlershearth.com or call Carol Meehan at 574.232.2853.
Saturday, March 14
Gaelic Mass at St. Patrick Catholic Church - 9:00 a.m.
309 S. Taylor St. Hosted by the Ancient Order of Hibernians and St.Patrick Church.
12th Annual St. Patrick's Day Paráid (Parade) - 11:00 a.m.
Sponsored by the Michiana Celtic Society. Parade begins at East Jefferson Blvd. and Eddy St., heads west turning north on Niles Avenue and ends near Seitz Park. Sponsored by the Michiana Celtic Society. Parade participation open to any club, business or family. Entry is free. Contact Joe Walsh 574.272.1905
Greening of the East Race - Seitz Park immediately following the St. Patrick’s Day
Parade. Sponsored by Fiddler's Hearth. For more information visit www.fiddlershearth.com
After-Parade Ceiliúradh (Celebration) – 12:00 p.m.
St. Patrick Parish Center 308 S. Scott St. Free entertainment: Irish music & Celtic dancers.
Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. Family friendly. Admission fee.
For more information contact: St. Patrick’s Parish Office 574.232.5839
Sponsored by Saint Patrick and Saint Hedwig Parish
Tuesday, March 17
St. Patrick’s Day Downtown
Make plans to celebrate downtown. Check-out what’s going on at your favorite “Pub”.
