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St. Patrick’s Day 2012, Topeka KS Style

by on March 3, 2012

Paige and I are long time Blarney Heros

On most any day of the year, Topeka is filled with a rich  diversity of people of different heritages.   March 17 is one exception. On St. Patrick’s Day, everyone is Irish.

Many begin their day at Blarney Breakfast.   A longstanding tradition, Blarney Breakfast is the annual fundraiser for the Capper Foundation Easter Seals.

For more information or to buy tickets, go to: http://capper.easterseals.com

Please help Paige lead the White Team to victory by clicking ‘White Team’ when ordering tickets on-line.

You’ll need a hearty breakfast to hold you through the 33rd Annual Topeka Parade beginning at noon.  The Parade starts at 4th and Kansas, proceeds south to 12th and Kansas, looping west to 12th and Jackson, then heading north to 6th and Jackson.   Click here for a detailed map.
After the parade you can continue to celebrate your inner leprechaun at  Celtic Street Fair—with great music, food and drink.  For more information go to: http://topekastpats.com/celticstreetfair.html

Get ready to roll!

At the 4th Annual Great Topeka Bed Race Saturday, March 17, 2012 – 9:00 a.m.

Click here to view 2011 bed race video!           

Click here for information!

The 1st annual Mater Dei Irish Fest will take place on Saturday, March 17, 2012 at 8th and Jackson in Topeka, KS.  The celebration begins at 11:30a.m. at the NW corner of 8th and Jackson near Assumption Church. Festivities include a beer garden, great food, music and lots of fun.
But Wait!  There’s more!

Another new activity this year is United Way’s  Flash “dance” Mob. http://www.unitedwaytopeka.org/newsevents/flash-mobs

And I know that’s not all.  If you have an event or activity this St Patrick’s Day, please go to our event calendar and add it to the calender.  I’ll be updating this post until your green in the face!

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