The Irish Culture Club of Delaware is hosting two other major events in the lead-up to the parade. On Thursday, March 6, they will host the St. Patrick's Day Dinner and Grand Marshal Sashing at Ed The Irish Culture Club of Delaware is hosting two other major events in the lead-up to the parade. On Thursday, March 6, they will host the St. Patrick's Day Dinner and Grand Marshal Sashing at Ed Inside Saturday's Wilmington St. Patrick's Day Parade, post-party & Irish bar celebrations The move to live music gave the party a festive shot in the arm, particularly when bagpipers stopped An unofficial part of the city's parade day are the all-day-and-night parties with bands at the city's Irish bars. In the heart of the Trolley Square area, Catherine Rooney's and Trolley Tap House (1616 Delaware Ave.), which open at 9 a.m., will have music on three stages. The schedule includes: Malarkey Brothers, John Byrne Band and McMark Inside Saturday's Wilmington St. Patrick's Day Parade, post-party & Irish bar celebrations The move to live music gave the party a festive shot in the arm, particularly when bagpipers stopped The centerpiece is the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, which travels down West Street and then Main Street on Sunday starting at 1 p.m. “It’s become quite an event,” said John O’Leary, founder Space is limited to 10 teams of 4 to 6 players RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED Call Hooley Strongsville to reserve your Mission Table (440) 638-4852 Escape the Tomb of the Lost Mummy Mission: Following the entries in Howard Carter's diary, your team is on an expedition to discover a Lost Mummy. For the second time in two years, the Irish Culture Club of Delaware will host its annual St. Patrick's Day Parade a week early. Instead of being held on its traditional day – the Saturday before the holiday (except when the holiday landed on a Sunday) – it will be held on Saturday, March 8, this year, nine days before St. Patrick's Day. The 10th Annual St. Patrick’s Hooley is also known as the official Irish Parade Kick-Off Party. It is also a chance to enjoy great live Irish music, traditional & delicious Irish fare, an open bar with specialty cocktails, and to celebrate all that is Irish with family & friends. “Hooligans” are invited to enjoy live Irish music as well as food and drinks. For menu and details, visit What’s happening at The Hooley on St. Patrick’s Day? Safety precautions, live music, drive thru, a local business partnership and more! ☘️ While this event brings locals out to celebrate, it also raises funds for the Downtown Wilmington Saint Patrick’s Day Parade. A volunteer with both events says more funding is needed because the local Irish Population is expanding. The centerpiece is the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, which travels down West Street and then Main Street on Sunday starting at 1 p.m. “It’s become quite an event,” said John O’Leary, founder The celebrating will span three days from March 17th through 19th at Hooley’s Irish Pub and Grille in La Mesa’s Grossmont Center. Plus, you can enjoy live Irish music such as the Rebel Celts For the second time in two years, the Irish Culture Club of Delaware will host its annual St. Patrick's Day Parade a week early. Instead of being held on its traditional day – the Saturday before the holiday (except when the holiday landed on a Sunday) – it will be held on Saturday, March 8, this year, nine days before St. Patrick's Day. In celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, Liberty Library Café begins its 2025 musical season on Thursday, March 13th with “a shotta life’ from Tom “Tommy” Gardner, lead singer and guitarist of the Hooley Shooters, accompanied by fiddle player Carol Sharar. The centerpiece is the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, which travels down West Street and then Main Street on Sunday starting at 1 p.m. “It’s become quite an event,” said John O’Leary, founder Enjoy Fire & Police Marching Units, high school marching bands, bag-pipers, Irish dancers and more. Afterwards join the ICCD Hooley celebration at 15th & King Streets. And later, explore local pubs and restaurants offer St. Patrick’s Day menus and live entertainment. Happy St. Patrick's Day - AYCE Breakfast Plate available from open until quantities run out - All your Irish favorites on the menu - Irish dancers and MORE! Entertainment: Doors open at 7 am 11:30 am - 1:30 pm - Brigid's Cross 5:30 - 8:30 pm - The Magnificent Goat Brothers Happy St. Patrick's Day- AYCE Breakfast Plate available from open until quantities run out- All your Irish favorites on the menu- Irish dancers and MORE!
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