St. Patrick’s Day Festival - 2011
Where else but Dublin…would anyone want to celebrate St Patrick’s Day?
This year’s authentic Irish experience begins with the Green & White Gala on Friday,
March 11th, sponsored by the Dublin Sister City Organization. The evening begins with
no-host cocktails at 6:00 p.m. and will be held at the Dublin Senior Center. Tickets are
available at $65 per person. You may call 829-4758 for reservations.
Saturday morning begins at 7:00 a.m. with the Annual Firefighter’s Pancake Breakfast at
Fire Station No. 16, 7494 Donohue Drive. Tickets can be purchased at the door for only
$5.00 for those delicious green pancakes.
The annual Dublin Lions Club Parade will step-off promptly at 9:30 a.m. with over 80 entries including
equestrian riders, clowns, local marching bands, bagpipes and more. Bleacher seats will be available on
Amador Valley Blvd near Oil Changers.
The St Patrick’s Day Festival will be held on Saturday and Sunday, March 12th & 13th from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00
p.m. at the Dublin Civic Center. There will be plenty to do with up to 200 craft, activity and commercial
vendor booths, an international food court, 3 stages of authentic Irish entertainment, and a “new” carnival
vendor with exciting rides and attractions. And don’t forget, of course, the Irish Tea Cottage! As always,
admission to the festival and parking are free.
Sunday morning will feature the annual Shamrock 5K Fun Run and Walk. This is a certified 3.5 mile course
with great prizes and pre and post-run activities located right at the festival! Register on-line at Active.com
or download an application from the event website.
Additional event information can be found on our website at www.DublinStPats.com.
