Celebrate the Best Ever St. Pat’s
Posted by Velvet Hasner
Honorary Knight Oscar Kemp hands out beads during the St. Patrick’s Day parade through downtown Rolla in 2018. Sam O’Keefe/Missouri S&T
Let the revelry begin with these activities for the 111th annual “Best Ever” St. Pat’s celebration. The theme is “St. Pat’s in Middle Earth.”
Friday, March 15
Noon: Gonzo and Games in Schuman Park
9 p.m.: Coronation and knighting ceremony in Leach Theatre. St. Pat and his court will oversee the coronation. During the ceremony, the Queen of Love and Beauty and her court will be crowned. Honorary Knights and Student Knights will also be honored during coronation.
Saturday, March 16
7 a.m.: Pine Street turns green
8 a.m.: 6th annual Best Ever St. Pat’s 5K, sponsored by the Rolla Area Chamber of Commerce
9:30 a.m.: 3rd annual Best Ever Beer Run, sponsored by the Rolla Area Chamber of Commerce
11 a.m.: Parade down Pine Street
1 p.m.: Grateful Board concert, featuring the Schwag, at the downtown Bandshell
3 p.m.: St. Pat’s concert, featuring 3OH!3 and Bowling for Soup in the City Hall parking lot
Get more details at stpats.mst.edu.
Posted by Velvet Hasner
