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St. Patrick's Day Block Party

Presented by de Vere's Irish Pub and Sacramento Press at de Vere's Irish Pub

March 17, 2010

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With great excitement we announce the return of Sacramento's biggest St. Patrick's Day celebration! Once again, we will close off L Street between 16th & 15th Streets for a celebration like no other.

Last year, nearly 7,000 people showed up for an all-day event that remained festive and safe; we had no incidents, thanks to great security and a great crowd. This year, we're projecting 8,000 revelers, and all are encouraged to get involved. We are working with The Sacramento Press to get the community involved. We will be sure to keep everyone up-to-date as things develops right here. So join the conversation, tell us what you think--and what you want to see more or less of for 2010.

Last year, the crowd-favorite '80s cover band Tainted Love headlined the street concert series. Great news: they're confirmed for 2010! Start practicing your moon walk.

The Second Stage will feature traditional Irish dancers and Irish session music. The California Fire Department Pipes and Drums will blow your mind and have you screaming between live bands. Outdoor concessions will be well stocked. The food tent will again be selling sandwiches, sodas, and brats--and all proceeds will benefit the Fire Dept.’s Burn Unit. Two outdoor bars, a whiskey tent, and 26 beer taps will keep those beverage lines to a minimum.

The 20/30 Club will host a Donation Station selling shirts with proceeds benefiting a local children's cancer center. All this, plus de Vere’s Irish Pub bustling scene, will make this an event not to miss.

L Street will be closed to traffic between 15th & 16th Streets from 9am to 6am the next day.

Confirmed Bands: Tainted Love, The Silent Comedy Tickets: A limited number of advance tickets go on sale Monday, March 1 for $20. Parking information: The East End parking garage between L and K on 17th Street. No charge for the first 90 minutes, $5 maximum charge! NO overnight parking allowed in this garage. Valet parking will be provided by Priority Parking. Overnight parking will be available.

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    de Vere's Irish Pub

    1521 L Street
    Sacramento, CA 95818

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    $20

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    Dates:
    March 17, 2010

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    Wed 8am-2am

    
    
    

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    • Event Name: St. Patrick's Day Block Party
      "so much better than expected"
      Review posted by: Kathleen O. from fresno,ca, Mar 17, 2010
      

      we drove from fresno,just to have someting to do. the parade was marvelous,the crowd well behaved,and so much better than we expected. locals sitting with us apologized( it's only about 30 minutes... Expand

      we drove from fresno,just to have someting to do. the parade was marvelous,the crowd well behaved,and so much better than we expected. locals sitting with us apologized( it's only about 30 minutes long...),but it lasted an hour. the dancers, bands, cars, hurrah for Mrs. Sacramento,were so much fun to watch. yes, i know you consider any from fresno a yokel,and easily entertainted. but we could have gone to carmel and SPENT OUR MONEY THERE. instead, with great weather, fabulous crowd,and a lovely parade, we came to the big city,and loved every minute of it. Collapse

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      "so much better than expected"
      Review posted by: Kathleen O. from fresno,ca, Mar 17, 2010
      

      we drove from fresno,just to have someting to do. the parade was marvelous,the crowd well behaved,and so much better than we expected. locals sitting with us apologized( it's only about 30 minutes... Expand

      we drove from fresno,just to have someting to do. the parade was marvelous,the crowd well behaved,and so much better than we expected. locals sitting with us apologized( it's only about 30 minutes long...),but it lasted an hour. the dancers, bands, cars, hurrah for Mrs. Sacramento,were so much fun to watch. yes, i know you consider any from fresno a yokel,and easily entertainted. but we could have gone to carmel and SPENT OUR MONEY THERE. instead, with great weather, fabulous crowd,and a lovely parade, we came to the big city,and loved every minute of it. Collapse

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