York County Celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with Festivities

News Summary

York County is hosting a vibrant St. Patrick’s Day celebration filled with free family-friendly activities across Fort Mill, Rock Hill, Clover, and York. Highlights include the Main Street Shamrock Jam, a two-day festival in Clover, the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in York, and local events at businesses featuring Irish food and entertainment. The festivities offer something for everyone, making this year’s celebration memorable.

News Summary

York County is hosting a vibrant St. Patrick’s Day celebration filled with free family-friendly activities across Fort Mill, Rock Hill, Clover, and York. Highlights include the Main Street Shamrock Jam, a two-day festival in Clover, the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in York, and local events at businesses featuring Irish food and entertainment. The festivities offer something for everyone, making this year’s celebration memorable.

York County Embraces St. Patrick’s Day with Unforgettable Festivities

York County is all set to bring the magic of St. Patrick’s Day to life with a variety of _free, family-friendly activities_ this year! Whether you’re in Fort Mill, Rock Hill, Clover, or York, there’s something exciting happening around every corner, ensuring that this St. Paddy’s Day will be one for the books.

Fort Mill’s Shamrock Jam

Starting off in Fort Mill, the heart of the celebrations lies in the annual Main Street Shamrock Jam. This lively event promises a fantastic lineup that includes:

• A vibrant DJ to keep the music flowing
• Refreshing green beer for those feeling festive
• A spirited leprechaun costume contest perfect for kids and adults alike
• Fun-filled activities tailored for the little ones

And that’s not all! The Spring Fling & St. Patrick’s Day Parade will also take place, featuring over 100 vendors and, of course, live entertainment that will have everyone tapping their feet.

St. Patrick’s Day on Main Street in Rock Hill

Next up is Rock Hill’s Old Town, where the St. Patrick’s Day on Main Street Festival will draw in crowds eager for a good time. Expect:

• Exciting live entertainment
• A mouthwatering selection of food from local food trucks
• A designated play zone with games and activities ready to entertain kids

Clover’s Two-Day Festival

Clover is stepping up the celebrations with a delightful _two-day St. Patrick’s Day Festival_ launching on Friday. Families can look forward to:

• Fun live music performances
• Delicious street food stalls
• A cozy beer garden

Then on Saturday, Clover will be bustling with a downtown 5K run, a charming dog show, and even more live music to keep spirits high.

York’s Local Celebrations

If you find yourself in York, numerous businesses will provide ways to join in on the fun. Look out for:

• Traditional Irish meals that warm the heart
• Adorable green clothing for both people and their furry friends

Additional Events Across the Area

The festivities don’t stop there! Prepare for exciting events all around the region, such as:

• “Shake Your Shamrocks” St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at Lore Brewing
• Replay’s own St. Patrick’s Day Party
• Special festivities at Papa Doc’s
• St. Patrick’s Day Party at Lake Wylie Brewing on March 8th

Tega Cay’s Model A Brewing will be celebrating St. Patrick’s Day on March 16th and 17th with something special, including:

• Live music from the talented Cam Heigler
• The unveiling of a new Irish Red Ale
• Green beer and a delightful Irish-inspired menu, complete with a bagpiper performance

The Grand Parade in York

The highlight of the celebrations will certainly be the York Saint Patrick’s Day Parade, set to kick off on March 16, 2024, at 1 p.m. This exciting event will feature:

• A volunteer-run parade impacting street parking along the route on Market Street, with no-parking enforced from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• A variety of pre-parade entertainment starting around 11 a.m., including live music and children’s entertainment

The parade will commence at the corner of West Market and Penn Streets, making its way east on Market to Duke Street, with Kelley Gibson serving as the grand marshal, marking her long-standing dedication to this festive occasion.

After the parade, local restaurants like The White Rose Bar and Grill and Granfalloons Tavern will keep the celebrations going, serving up classic Irish Guinness and ensuring a memorable end to the day. So gather your loved ones, put on your favorite green gear, and get ready for a St. Patrick’s Day celebration like no other in York County!

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• WCCB Charlotte
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• York Daily Record
• ABC27
• Fox43
• Wikipedia: Saint Patrick’s Day
• Google Search: St. Patrick’s Day 2024 celebrations
• Encyclopedia Britannica: Saint Patrick’s Day
• Google News: York County St Patrick’s Day
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