Dublin’s St. Patrick’s Day Festival to include parade, live music and all-day fun.

Special to Beneath the Surface News

The Dublin Chamber of Commerce invites residents and visitors to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in the Irish Capital of Texas with a full day of community events, entertainment and family fun on Saturday, March 14.

Leading into the celebration, the longstanding tradition of the Dublin ambassador pageants will take place at the Dublin Auditorium, featuring Little Miss Dublin on March 12 and Junior Miss and Miss Dublin on March 13.

Festival day begins with the Shamrock Shuffle 5K, sponsored by Titan Fitness.

The race starts at 7:30 a.m. at the Dublin Public Library, officially kicking off the festivities.

Registration is available here.

 The Chamber encourages organizations, businesses and clubs to participate in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

Participants should check in at 8 a.m. with float judging at 9:15.

Trophy winners will be announced prior to the parade, which begins at 10 at Dublin City Park and proceeds west along Blackjack Street into downtown.

Activities continue throughout the day at Dublin Bottling Works “Celebration Park.”

The free event features live entertainment, vendors, and family-friendly attractions.

Here is the schedule of events:

10 a.m. — St. Patrick’s Day parade

10:45 a.m. — Opening ceremony

 11 a.m. — Dublin Dandelion’s dance team

12 p.m. — Live musical performance by Landon Blake

1:15 p.m. — Live musical performance by Buck Fuffalo

2 p.m. — Car Show Awards Announced

2:30 p.m. — Live musical performance by Lank Randolph

3:45 p.m. — Wesley Holtsford — original Irish act

5 p.m.  — Beyond the Pale — authentic Irish band

7 p.m.  — Matt Wayne full band on stage

Additional highlights include a car show, food and craft vendors and activities for all ages throughout the day.