RAPID CITY, S.D. —The Rapid City Professional Firefighters Pipe and Drum Corps, known for their solemn performances at funerals for fallen first responders, took to the streets for their annual St. Patrick's Day pub crawl, filling the air with the joy of traditional Irish music. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day 2025 in Rapid City, South Dakota with interesting events near you. From parades to pub crawls there is everything that you would want to celebrate this day in Rapid City, South Dakota. Take a 5K run or watch a parade to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Rapid City today. Each week Hot off the Wire looks at a variety of stories in business, science, health and more. This Thinking of St. Patrick’s Day, here’s an Irish-inspired quick dinner to savor the flavors of the Emerald Isle. Guinness adds a rich flavor to the dish. The meal tastes great the next day, so Kick off this Saint Patrick's Day with the All-Nations parade downtown, hosted by Celtic Connection, celebrating the diversity of our community, heritage, and roots in a fun, family-friendly environment. RAPID CITY, S.D.— The Rapid City Police will be keeping an eye out for anyone that's had a bit too much green beer or stout this weekend. With alcohol comes the potential to make bad decisions. RCPD wants to make sure one of those bad decisions does not involve getting behind a steering wheel. The city’s first All Nations St. Patrick’s Day Parade will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in downtown Rapid City. It’s being hosted and organized by The Celtic Connection gift shop as an opportunity A good crowd turned out for the annual All Nations St. Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday, March 15 in downtown Rapid City. This year's parade supported the Oglala Pet Project. Patrick Pat Thompson, 65, of Rapid City, passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at Monument Health Hospital. Pat was born February 6, 1960, in Gettysburg, SD, to George and Cornelia Jager Thompson. On February 20, 1988, he was united in marriage to Kari Hoag in Redfield, SD. They made It may be Saint Patrick’s Day weekend, but don’t go to Saint Pat Street! The parade is scheduled to kick off at 10 a.m. in downtown Rapid City. “If people wanted to go to Deadwood afterwards, they still have time to make that parade,” said Callie Meyer, Director of Community Engagement for Visit Rapid City, “Otherwise, people can Join us for our favorite day of the year! Our annual St. Patrick’s Day party with our specialty Irish menu, live music, and giveaways all day and night. Can’t wait to serve you! The Dakota Celt Club plans a St. Patrick's Day parade for 9 a.m. Saturday in downtown Rapid City. Celebrate St. Patrick’s in the Wild West with a PubPort, PubCrawl, a parade and parties! RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - St. Patrick’s Day is Monday, but the festivities kicked off Saturday with the third annual All Nations St. Patrick’s Day parade in Rapid City. The parade, hosted by Celebrate St. Patrick's Day at a parade on March 14 in downtown Rapid City. The Black Hills Celtic Society is hosting the parade, which will start at 11 a.m. and Kick-off this Saint Patrick’s Day with an All Nations Parade in downtown Rapid City. The parade is a chance to celebrate the diversity of our community, heritage, and roots – all in a fun, family-friendly environment. Rapid City’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade will be from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday in downtown Rapid City. The 3rd Annual All Nations St. Patrick’s Parade is this Saturday in Downtown Rapid City! ☘️ The fun kicks off at 10 a.m. — don’t miss this family- friendly celebration! VISITRAPIDCITY.COM 3rd Annual St Patrick's Parade Scenes from the All Nations St. Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday, March 15, 2025 in downtown Rapid City. St. Patrick's Day dance with live music by Midnight Sun, 7:30-10:30 p.m., Viking Hall gym, Canyon Lake Activity Center, Rapid City. $7 per person. Alcohol and smoke-free environment; refreshments
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