Don't forget to wear green. Whether you're looking for family fun or more adult-oriented fare on St. Patrick's Day 2009, here are some holiday ideas around the Oklahoma City metro area.
What do you like to do on St. Patrick's Day in OKC? Send me an e-mail and tell me about it so I can add it to the list of events. And also share your ideas with other OKC residents on the discussion forum.
This will be a growing list of events.
St. Patrick's Day Parade
The 2009 version of the downtown St. Patrick's Day Parade is scheduled for Saturday, March 14th. The parade will begin at 1pm, running along Sheridan Avenue from Walker to Walnut. Quite a popular holiday event, the parade typically has thousands of OKC residents lining the streets. There will be more than 80 parade entries, Shriners, dancers, clowns, animals, antique cars and more. Stanley Hupfeld, president and chief executive officer of Integris Health, has been named 2009 Grand Marshal.Bricktown St. Patrick's Day Block Party
This year's Bricktown St. Patrick's Day bash will be held on Tuesday, March 17th. The outdoor festival is held on the streets of Bricktown, on the corner of Sheridan & Oklahoma Avenue, beginning at 10 a.m. There are green eggs and ham for breakfast, and the party goes until midnight. Bring your lawn chairs, have green beer, listen to the live music, and see authentic Irish step dancing... Admission is free, and there are areas for the kids as well. No coolers, cameras, weapons, pets or outside food and drinks will be allowed.Those performing in 2009 include:
- The Flowers of Edinburgh
- Suspicious Contra Band
- The O’Kellys
- Emerald Flame
- Drive
- C PLUS
- Taddy Porter
