Springdale Hosts the 34th Annual St. Patty’s Day Celebration
and Parade, Saturday, March 21st, 2020
By Nathan Wells
The 34th annual St Patty’s Day Celebration and Parade is continuing a cherished Springdale tradition that celebrates the changing of the seasons in Zion. The event is free to the public, and there will be an array of things to do for all ages. Absolutely everyone who’s interested in having a good time is invited!
The rousing event will feature the award-winning Utah Pipe Band, which has been performing in various iterations since it was founded over 80 years ago by Scottish immigrants. This will be the first St Patty’s celebration without the beloved larger-than-life founder Larry McKown, who sadly passed away just weeks after last year’s festivities. There are plans to honor Larry’s legacy. He also notably founded, among others, Flanigan’s Inn and the Spotted Dog Cafe.
Like previous years, the festivities will begin with a 2 p.m. parade through the Town of Springdale, beginning at the intersection of Lion Boulevard and Zion Park Boulevard and ending at Canyon Springs Road near the Bit and Spur. This is one of the area’s most beloved, liveliest, and greenest parades with past entries ranging from painted belly dancers to shamrock-bedazzled bicycles to competitive business interpretations of all things St. Patrick.
Following the parade, the celebration continues at the Bit and Spur lawn with an intimate yet spectacular performance by the bagpipers, drummers, and dancers of the Utah Pipe Band. Next is live music by local rock faves Cactus Surfers, rounding out the Celtic theme with a beer garden by Wasatch Brewery and delicious food offerings served by the Bit and Spur. Parents can rejoice and relax with the addition of a free kid’s zone to keep the younger crowd thoroughly entertained.
Festivities will continue throughout the night with Irish-themed dishes at local restaurants and more live music at the Zion Canyon Brew Pub. The St. Patty’s Day tradition in Springdale has been embraced by locals and visitors alike for its flair and excitement, which can only be enhanced by its indescribable location within the surrounding towering Navajo sandstone walls. Join us and celebrate the beginning of yet another beautiful season in Zion Canyon!
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