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Arts & Entertainment

Get Out: St. Pat's Day Festivities, Home Improvement Fair

Oakdale's weekend entertainment guide to Irish things, the Civil War and home improvement.

It’s Thursday, and time to celebrate that obligatory Irish blood that flows through your (or your neighbor’s) veins. Oakdale Patch has found a few rainbows for you to follow to the end.


ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE

Where/When: The 45th Annual Parade begins at Fourth and Sibley streets in St. Paul on Thursday, Mar. 17 at noon
Why Go: Sometimes the trip to the big city is worth it ... St. Patrick’s Day just might be one of those times.
Price: Free


ST. PATRICK’S DAY CELEBRATION   

Where/When: on Thursday, Mar. 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 a.m.
Why Go: Green beer, games and live music from Kick the Dog Band.
Price: Probably not your entire pot o’gold.


CORN BEEF & CABBAGE POT LUCK

Where/When: on Thursday, Mar. 17 from 6:30-8 p.m.
Why Go: Celebrate the Irish in an alcohol free environment.



Where/When: Stillwater City Hall (216 N 4th Street) from 6:30-9 p.m. March 17
Why Go: It’s not all about the Irish. Learn more about the organization and catch a great presentation on Civil War Music.
Price: Free




Where/When: on Saturday, Mar. 19 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Why Go: Gather ideas for your home improvement projects from all the professionals.
Price: Free

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