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STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
DATE: March 5, 2024
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Linda Smith, City Manager
SU B.ECT: St. Patrick's Day Celebration Preview
Prepared by: Ivan San Pedro, Recreation Supervisor
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City Council will receive a presentation that previews the 40th St. Patrick's Day Celebration,
which will be held the weekend of March 15-17, 2024.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Receive the presentation.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The budget for the St. Patrick's Day Celebration is included as part of the City's annual operating
budget.
DESCRIPTION:
The City of Dublin is celebrating the 40th St. Patrick's Day Celebration, scheduled for the weekend
of March 15-17, 2024. This milestone event includes the Shamrock Gala, Parade, Pancake
Breakfast, Festival, and Fun Run.
St. Patrick's Dav Festival
The signature event is the St. Patrick's Day Festival, which runs March 16 from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00
p.m. and March 17 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Dublin Civic Center.
The Festival promises a family -friendly experience centered around Irish music, dance, food, and
drinks. With three outdoor stages, the Dance Stage showcases the art of Irish Step Dance, and the
Pub Stage offers a diverse mix of Irish music genres, including Celtic rock and traditional folk,
featuring a roaming bagpiper and leprechaun. The Main Stage headlines bands such as CaliCeltic
and Tempest, presenting a fusion of traditional and original Celtic -inspired songs.
To commemorate the special anniversary, the festivities on Saturday, March 16 will be extended
from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., concluding with a spectacular 200-drone show. A DJ set -list featuring
an Irish -Celtic mashup will close out the evening and lead into the spectacular 200-drone show on
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Saturday night as the finale.
The Festival will feature an authentic Irish Tea Cottage nestled in the Civic Center courtyard,
allowing for an open-air experience. Guests will receive a commemorative 40th St. Patrick's Day
Celebration tea mug and packaged cookies to enjoy throughout the event.
Vendors in the Irish Marketplace will sell Irish tartan kilts, scarves, wraps, and capes, Celtic
jewelry, artwork, metalwork, pottery, Irish shortbread, scones, and cakes. More than 100 other
arts and crafts vendors will also be on hand. Carnival rides will be set up in a portion of the Dublin
Sports Grounds parking lot.
To mitigate traffic and parking issues throughout the weekend, Staff has arranged offsite parking
for sponsors, volunteers, vendors, and the public at Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc., 5300 Central Parkway,
with a free shuttle bus operating both days. Furthermore, the City is once again partnering with
BART and LAVTA to offer free bus rides from both BART stations via the Wheels Rapid 30R bus.
Additionally, Staff works with local corporations, particularly those adjacent to the Civic Center, to
request use of their parking lots. All neighboring businesses will be provided with event
information sheets related to impacts on traffic and parking.
Cycling to the Festival is also encouraged, and the City provides free secure bike parking at two
bike valet stations.
Shamrock Gala
The weekend kicks off on Friday evening with the Shamrock Gala, hosted by the Dublin Historical
Society. The event will be ticketed and hosted at Shannon Community Center. Tickets are $75 and
are available at the Historical Society's website. The event includes dinner, dancing, and more.
Pancake Breakfast
On Saturday morning, Fire Station #16 and the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 55
will host the annual Firefighters Pancake Breakfast starting at 7:00 a.m. The breakfast will feature
green pancakes, sausage, eggs, juice, and coffee.
Lions Club Parade
Also on Saturday, the Dublin Lions Club will host the 40th St. Patrick's Day Parade starting at 9:30
a.m. The parade begins at Dublin Boulevard and Amador Plaza Road, traveling east on Dublin
Boulevard, north on Village Parkway, and west on Amador Valley Boulevard to end near the
Dublin Senior Center. The parade is expected to feature more than 80 entries, including local
marching bands, floats, equestrian groups, bagpipers, and community groups.
Fun Run
The Shamrock 5K Fun Run and Walk takes place on Sunday morning, with the race ending at the
Festival Main Stage. Runners will enjoy live music, refreshments, and other giveaways in the post -
race area. To add to the festivities, some Festival vendors will open early to welcome runners at
the finish line. The Shamrock 5K is expected to attract more than 2,000 participants.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:
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None.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
The City Council Agenda was posted.
ATTACHMENTS:
None.
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Preview of the 2024
St. Patrick's Day Celebration
City Council Meeting
March 5,2024
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