Celebrate St. Patrick's Day at the Lake!
St. Patrick's Day is just a few short weeks away! Lake West Chamber is so excited to celebrate this age-old holiday with you. Our chamber invests in the community and our business members to help improve life at the Lake of the Ozarks. Area events are a great way to get involved in the community and get to know your home town better. Today we're talking about the traditions and history of St. Patrick's Day and how you can celebrate this year at the Lake of the Ozarks. Read on to learn more! History of St. Patrick's Day St. Patrick - the patron saint of Ireland - was a real person born in the fourth century. When he was just 16, he was kidnapped and taken as a slave to Ireland. He escaped, but then came back to try and convert the Irish people to the Christian faith. He established many monasteries, churches, and schools during his life until he passed away on March 17th, 461. Legend has it that he used the beloved Irish national plant - the shamrock - to explai