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Home My WebLink About3.4 41st St. Patrick's Day Celebration PreviewSTAFF REPORT CITY COUNCIL Page 1 of 3 Agenda Item 3.4 DATE:March 4, 2025 TO:Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers FROM:Colleen Tribby, City Manager SUBJECT:41st St. Patrick’s Day Celebration PreviewPrepared by:Lauren Marriott, Recreation Coordinator EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:The City Council will receive a presentation that previews the 41st St. Patrick’s Day Celebration,which will be held the weekend of March 14-16, 2025. 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 hosting its 41 st St. Patrick’s Day Celebration on March 14-16, 2025. This signature celebration includes the St. Patrick’s Day Festival, the Shamrock Gala, a Pancake Breakfast, a Celtic Highland Competition, a Parade, and a Fun Run. A summary of activities is provided below.Shamrock Gala – Friday 6:00 p.m. The weekend festivities will begin on Friday evening with the Shamrock Gala, hosted by the Dublin Historical Society at the Shannon Community Center. This ticketed event, priced at $75 per person, will feature dinner, dancing, and entertainment. Tickets are available at the Dublin Historical Society website. Firefighters Pancake Breakfast – Saturday 7:00 a.m.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 featuregreen pancakes, sausage, eggs, juice, and coffee. 17 Page 2 of 3 Rotary of Dublin Parade – Saturday 9:30 a.m.Also on Saturday, the Rotary of Dublin will host the 41 st 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 60 entries, including local marching bands, floats, equestrian groups, bagpipers, and community groups.St. Patrick’s Day Festival – Saturday and Sunday 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.The St. Patrick’s Day Festival will run Saturday and Sunday, March 15 and March 16, 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. Three outdoor stages will be programmed with entertainment during the festivities: the Dance Stage showcases the art of Irish Step Dance,the Pub Stage offers a diverse mix of Irish music genres including Celtic rock and traditional folkand features a roaming bagpiper and leprechaun, and the Main Stage headlines bands such as The Wicked Tinkers, Stout Rebellion, and Hounds of Belfast, presenting a fusion of traditional and original Celtic-inspired songs. The Festival will also feature an authentic Irish Tea Cottage nestled in the Civic Center courtyard,allowing for an open-air experience with a commemorative tea mug and packaged cookies to enjoy. The Irish Marketplace will feature vendors offering a variety of authentic Irish goods, including tartan kilts, scarves, wraps, capes, Celtic jewelry, artwork, metalwork, pottery, and traditional baked goods such as Irish shortbread, scones, and cakes. In addition, over 100 arts and crafts vendors will participate in the event, showcasing a diverse selection of handcrafted items. A designated portion of the Dublin Sports Grounds parking lot and field will also host a carnival with rides and attractions.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 information related to impacts on traffic and parking. Cycling to the Festival is also encouraged, as the Cityprovides free secure bike parking at a bike valet station.Finally, in collaboration with the City of Dublin, the South Bay Scottish Society is excited to announce the debut of a new Celtic Highland competition as part of the Dublin St. Patrick’s Day weekend festivities. The competition will feature a Caber and Sheaf Throwing Challenge in both the men’s and women’s divisions. Fun Run – Sunday 8:30 a.m.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. 18 Page 3 of 3 STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:None. NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:The City Council Agenda was posted. ATTACHMENTS:None. 19 Preview of the 2025 St. Patrick’s Day Celebration March 4, 2025 20 Shamrock Gala Friday, March 14 – 6:00 p.m. 21 Firefighter’s Pancake Breakfast Saturday, March 15 - 7:00 a.m. 22 Rotary of Dublin Parade Saturday, March 15 – 9:30 a.m. 23 26th Shamrock 5K Fun Run & Walk Sunday, March 16 – 8:30 a.m. 24 41st St. Patrick’s Day Festival March 15 – 16, 2025 25 Pub & Main Stage 26 Tea Cottage & Irish Dance Stage 27 Carnival & Children’s Activities 28 Highland Games Sheaf for Height Caber Challenge 29 Vendors & Food Court 30 Sponsors 31 Thank You & Questions 32