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STAFF REPORT CITY CLERK
File #
950-40
CITY COUNCIL
DATE:March 4, 2014
TO:
Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM:
Christopher L. Foss, Acting City Manager
SUBJECT:
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
Prepared by Ann Mottola, Heritage and Cultural Arts Manager
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City Council will receive a report on the festivities planned for the 31st Annual St. Patrick’s
Day Celebration that will be held March 14 to 16, 2014.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that City Council receive the report.
Submitted By Reviewed By
Parks and Community Services Director Acting Assistant City Manager
DESCRIPTION:
The community of Dublin has a weekend of good, green fun planned in celebration of St.
Patrick’s Day.
Green and White Gala
Festivities begin on Friday, March 14, with the annual hosted by the
Dublin Sister City Association. The event will take place at the Shannon Community Center and
welcomes guests and dignitaries from sister city, Bray, Ireland visiting Dublin for the weekend’s
events. “Irish Happy Hour” will commence at 6:00 p.m. with a no-host bar, followed by dinner at
7:00 p.m. Tickets are $65 per person and must be purchased in advance at
www.brownpapertickets.com/event/564606. For more information, please call (925) 899-4771.
On Saturday, March 15, Fire Station #16, located at Donohue Drive and Amador Valley
Boulevard will be serving up stacks of hot “green” pancakes served fresh off the griddle at the
Annual Firefighter’s Pancake Breakfast
. Breakfast will include pancakes, eggs, sausage,
juice and coffee and will be served beginning at 7:00 a.m. Tickets can be purchased at the door
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for $5 per person. All proceeds will benefit the Alameda County Firefighter’s Association-Local
55 Charity Fund, which supports local non-profit and community-based organizations.
31st Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Also on Saturday, March 15, the sponsored by the
Dublin Lions Club will step-off promptly at 9:30 a.m. onto Dublin Blvd. from Amador Plaza Road.
Parade-goers are encouraged to find the perfect viewing spot along Amador Valley Boulevard or
Village Parkway. They may also take a seat in the parade grandstand located at 7400 Amador
Valley Boulevard. The 80 parade entries feature marching bands, festive floats, bagpipes and
equestrian riders.
31st Annual St. Patrick’s Day Festival
The takes place on Saturday and Sunday, March 15
and 16, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at the Dublin Civic Center, 100 Civic Plaza. This year’s
event includes two stages of Celtic music featuring a line-up of bagpipes, high-energy Celtic
rock, traditional Irish folk music and Celtic Harp. A third stage will feature all Irish dancing with
the McGrath Irish Dancers on Saturday and the McBride School of Irish Dance on Sunday.
The Arts & Crafts fair will showcase more than 250 talented artisans, and feature an “Irish
Marketplace,” offering Irish tartans, hand knit wool sweaters, beautiful Celtic jewelry, Irish coats
of arms, histories of Celtic names and delectable flavored shortbreads.
The Celtic Food Court will be serving traditional Irish favorites such as corned beef on Irish soda
bread, beer braised Irish bangers with boxty and sautéed cabbage and, of course, fish and
chips. There will also be unique Irish inspired specialties such as Guinness marinated tri-tip,
corned beef sliders with spicy cabbage slaw and, new this year, Irish Egg Rolls with corned
beef, cabbage, pepper jack cheese and horseradish sauce.
The Irish Tea Cottage will offer a wee bit of Ireland. This attraction hosts lively music along with
a steaming cup of authentic Irish Tea served in genuine china cups along with your choice of
shortbread and scones. There will also be a carnival with rides and attractions for all ages.
Festival admission is free. Parking will be available nearby. Visitors are also encouraged to take
BART to the Dublin-Pleasanton BART Station (Eastern Transit Center) and connect with a free
Whees pass available at the station during the weekend of the event.
16th Annual Shamrock 5K Fun Run and
On Sunday, March 16, the day will begin with the
Walk
. The race begins along Dublin Blvd. near the Civic Center at 8:30 a.m. and winds its way
Health and Fitness Zone
through town finishing at the complete with live music, awards and
giveaways for participants. Registration is available online at www.active.com through March 13.
Registration will also be available the day of the race.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
None.
ATTACHMENTS:
None.
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