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!
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 explain the trinity. In Ireland, his life is honored on the day of his death with religious services and feasts.
Over time, St. Patrick's Day has become a more secular holiday celebrated with parades, green attire, traditional Irish food, and drinking. Read below to learn more about the most popular symbols of the holiday!
Many centuries past, it was actually bacon and cabbage that was the traditional Irish meal. However, corned beef was substituted by Irish immigrants in New York to help save money.
The ancient Celtics believed in fairies and told tales of cranky leprechauns that mended the shoes of other fairies and used tricks to protect their treasure.
St. Patrick's Day is celebrated worldwide with large parades and themed parties and events. In fact, Chicago dyes its river green every year to celebrate the day. Here at the Lake, there are several great events to take part in to celebrate the great St. Patrick.
Whatever you choose to do this St. Patrick's Day and the weekend leading up to it, have a great time and stay safe! If you are interested in sponsoring future westside events, join the Lake of the Ozarks West Chamber of Commerce. We love promoting local businesses and giving you a chance to build brand recognition in the community. Learn more about our other membership benefits here.
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 explain the trinity. In Ireland, his life is honored on the day of his death with religious services and feasts.
St. Patrick's Day Traditions
Over time, St. Patrick's Day has become a more secular holiday celebrated with parades, green attire, traditional Irish food, and drinking. Read below to learn more about the most popular symbols of the holiday!
Shamrock
The shamrock has been a sacred plant in Ireland that symbolizes Irish national pride and the rebirth of spring. It's fitting, then, that St. Patrick's Day is just two days before the first official day of the spring season.
Corned Beef and Cabbage
Many centuries past, it was actually bacon and cabbage that was the traditional Irish meal. However, corned beef was substituted by Irish immigrants in New York to help save money.
Leprechaun
The ancient Celtics believed in fairies and told tales of cranky leprechauns that mended the shoes of other fairies and used tricks to protect their treasure.
Celebrate the Holiday!
St. Patrick's Day is celebrated worldwide with large parades and themed parties and events. In fact, Chicago dyes its river green every year to celebrate the day. Here at the Lake, there are several great events to take part in to celebrate the great St. Patrick.
St. Patrick's Parade on the Water
On March 14th, from 8:00am to 4:00pm, join the parade on the water for a fun-filled St. Patrick's Day celebration! Start the morning off with an optional breakfast at Captain Ron's, then get ready to board the Celebration Cruises and Tropic Island yachts. The parade will depart at 10:00am and head to four different restaurants on the main channel. Decorate your own boat and join the parade as well! To purchase tickets and find more information, call the Lake West Chamber at 573-374-5500 or visit our website.St. Pat's Pub Crawl
Not a morning person? Not to worry! Join in on the fun March 14th at 5:00pm for the St. Patrick's Day pub crawl. Fourteen local westside bars and restaurants will be participating this year with delicious food, drink specials, and live entertainment. For more information about where to purchase wristbands and to find available lodging, check out our website or call Lake West Chamber at 573-374-5500.
Happy St. Patrick's Day
Whatever you choose to do this St. Patrick's Day and the weekend leading up to it, have a great time and stay safe! If you are interested in sponsoring future westside events, join the Lake of the Ozarks West Chamber of Commerce. We love promoting local businesses and giving you a chance to build brand recognition in the community. Learn more about our other membership benefits here.
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