St. Patrick's Day in Mankato and St. Peter
Get ready to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in style as we look into the lively festivities of Mankato and neighboring town, St. Peter! From colorful parades to traditional Irish pubs, join us for a whirlwind of green-filled fun in our corner of Minnesota.
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History
St. Patrick's Day marks the passing of Patrick, Ireland's patron saint. He is widely known for being captured and taken to Ireland as a slave, then later introducing Christianity to parts of Ireland. We associate the shamrock with this holiday, which is used as a metaphor to symbolize the Holy Trinity, The Father, The Son, and The Holy Spirit.
Festivities
St. Patrick's Day in Mankato and our neighboring town, St. Peter, is a whirlwind of green festivities, where St. Peter and nearby towns come alive with an annual parade and a contagious spirit of celebration.
Experience some of Mankato’s festivities this year, sipping green beer and having endless Irish enjoyment. Head to Pub 500 where you can enjoy different Irish beers on tap, as well as some famous Irish dishes. Learn more about Pub 500 festivities, here. If you love live music and bingo, the Circle Inn bar is the place to be this St. Patrick’s Day. Also offering green beer to get in the St. Patrick’s Day spirit! Both bars are just minutes away from Arch + Cable! Learn more about the Circle Inn Bar festivities, here.
Just down the road, St. Peter upholds its long-standing tradition of hosting a St. Patrick's Day parade, now in its 46th year. Annually, the town of St. Peter selects a new St. Patrick’s Day Queen to lead the parade festivities. This event attracts thousands of attendees from both St. Peter and nearby towns. It's
not just the Irish who join in, many others choose to embrace Irish heritage for the day. You will often spot attendees, both in the parade and among the crowd, proudly representing their family clans with T-shirts or floats. The term "clan" originates from Ireland, signifying family. The parade takes place Sunday, March 17th, @3 PM on 3rd St, in St. Peter, MN. Learn more about the parade here.
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Happy St. Patrick's Day, and may your laughter echo as loudly as your shamrock-filled adventures! Sláinte!
