The Seattle Traveler

Kiss Me I’m Irish!

by Mary Jo on March 8th, 2007

Everyone has the opportunity to sample a little luck of the Irish during St Patrick’s Week.

Seattle and Galway, Ireland are Sister Cities, so the ties between them run deep.  A variety of activities have been planned that will recreate a little piece of the homeland here in Seattle.  It’s a lively experience, meant to be shared, by both the Irish and the temporarily Irish.

A variety of events are planned throughout the week, so there’s sure to be something to fit into everyone’s schedule.

Saturday, March 10th: 

• Irish Soda Bread Contest held at T.S. McHugh’s (1st & Mercer).  Judging starts at 2 pm.  Free.

Sunday, March 11th: 

• St Patrick’s Day Dash, a 4-mile rule from T.S. McHugh’s (by the Space Needle) to FX McRory’s (near Safeco Field).  Race starts at 9 am.
• Matt Talbot Dinner at FX McRory’s, 6 pm.  An annual fundraiser for a Belltown recovery program and treatment center, this dinner raises funds for the addicted, the homeless and mentally ill.  For ticket information contact (206) 256-9865.

Friday, March 16th: 

• Proclamation Lunch at FX McRory’s.  At noon, Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels will join with other local and Irish dignitaries in officially proclaiming Irish Week.  For more information contact (206) 361-1713.
• Laying of the Green Stripe, 7 pm.  Think of this a pre-parade parade.  At 7 pm, the Parade route down 4th Avenue will be marked with a green stripe.  The striping will start at 4th & Jefferson, but plan to gather at FX McRory’s to ride the Truck or Trolley in this pre-parade Parade.
• Irish Cabaret at the Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Avenue (at Hewitt), Everett.  An old-fashioned Irish Variety Show, with comedy, music, sing and dancing.  Tickets, which include a traditional Irish dinner of corned beef & cabbage, whisky tasting, entertainment at admission to the Cabaret are $50 and available online through the theatre.  Cabaret only tickets are $18-20.

Saturday, March 17th: 

• St. Patrick’s Day Mass for Peace at Plymouth Congregation Church (6th & University, Downtown).  All faiths are represented at this gathering for a Catholic Mass in a Protestant Church as everyone prays for Peace in Ireland.  Mass begins at 10 am.
• Irish Flag Raising.  Local and Irish dignitaries raised the Irish Tricolor in front of the King-County Administration Building, 500 4th Avenue (downtown).    12:20 pm.
• St. Patrick’s Day Parade begins at 12:30 pm.  The parade begins at 4th & Jefferson, and heads north on 4th Avenue, passing the reviewing stand at Westlake, then continuing on to the Seattle Center for closing ceremonies at the Center House. 
• Irish Week Festival, noon – 6 pm at the Center House on the Seattle Center Campus.  Activities include:  Irish music, singing and dancing.
• Friends of St. Patrick Banquet, 8 pm, at the College Club of Seattle (505 Madison Street).  A Black-tie Optional Dinner and Dance,

Sunday, March 18th: 

• Irish Week Festival continues, noon – 6 pm at the Center House on the Seattle Center Campus.  Activities include:  booths selling Irish and Celtic products, Irish food and beverages, Irish music, singing, dancing, and Irish Film Festival, workshops, lectures, cultural displays, children’s activities, and more.

Photo credit:  SXC

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