Join the City of Dublin for a Week-Long Celebration of Everything Irish! The 37th St. Patrick's Day Celebration will be held Saturday, March 13, through Saturday, March 20. This week-long celebration will feature both virtual community events as well as in-person, reservation-based events throughout the City of Dublin. Please note that the Dublin Lions Club Parade, Green and White Gala, and Firefighters Pancake Breakfast will not take place this year due to the ongoing pandemic. We look forward to bringing these events back to you better than ever in 2022.

All Dublin-based businesses are welcome to be included in the business listing on the event webpage, participate in the citywide BINGO game, and provide coupons to be distributed in swag bags. For a small sponsorship contribution, businesses can also take advantage of a variety of opportunities to position your business for maximum exposure. The 2021 Sponsorship Package is now available online.

Can You Find Glen? The mischievous leprechauns are playing tricks on our community and have hidden Glen the Guide and shamrocks all throughout town. Help us find them all and win some St. Patrick's Day-themed goodies. How to Play: Download the GooseChase app. You may select "Play as Guest" or "Play with New Account." Enter the game code (DUBLINSTPATS) and click on "Join Game" to start out on your search. Show City of Dublin staff that you completed the hunt by March 20 and then schedule an appointment to pick-up your goodie bag!

Lace up those running shoes, put on your favorite green tutu, and head out for a "virtual" run or walk! Join in the fun and festivities of the St. Patrick's Day Celebration by participating in the Shamrock 5k Fun Run and Walk....virtually! Get into the spirit and show your Dublin pride as you run or walk our competitive route, in your neighborhood, or at home on a treadmill! Be sure to dress up and share your run experience on social media and tag #DublinStPats. All registered participants will receive a Shamrock 5K Virtual Fun Run and Walk t-shirt. Gift certificates will be awarded to the top three finishers in each age category.

Take a complimentary introductory lesson from the McGrath Irish Dancers and the McBride School of Irish Dance. No experience is necessary. Come on down to the Shannon Community Center patio and enjoy the art of Irish Dance. This is an outdoor activity and facial coverings and social distancing are required.

The Irish Marketplace will feature unique Celtic artwork, Irish tartans, hand-knit wool sweaters, Celtic capes and shawls, beautiful handmade Celtic jewelry, as well as fine arts and crafts vendors from around the world. The marketplace will be held Saturday, March 13, and Sunday, March 14, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the Hacienda Crossings Entertainment Village.

Show us why you're lucky to be in Dublin at our St. Patrick's Day Celebration Chalk Art contest. Reserve a square at the Civic Center Fountain Plaza and show off your art skills. Prizes will be awarded to our favorite chalk drawings. Please note we will be enforcing all physical distancing guidelines set forth by Alameda County.

Rock out to the Celtic Rock tunes of Cali Celtic and Tempest from the comfort and safety of your car! One ticket required per vehicle. The City of Dublin will be in compliance with all of the guidelines set forth by the Alameda County Vehicle Based Gathering.

Do you miss the Senior Center? We miss you too! Grab a cup of coffee and join your friends online on Zoom. Have fun chatting and catching up! Do fun activities and reconnect with other seniors from the Dublin Senior Center. Activity will be led by Senior Center volunteers. Zoom meeting ID and password are available online at www.DublinSeniorCenter.com; click on "Special Events".

Ever wonder why Dublin is called Dublin? Find out how and why a one-time agricultural crossroads wound up with the same name as the capital of Ireland. Spoiler alert: It didn’t start out with that name. Come listen online to Dublin Historian Steve Minniear explain how the community of Dublin went through a least six different name changes in its over 200-year history. Passcode: GPVf7xvW

Pick up a bag filled with useful items including an eyeglass cleaning kit, safety light, mask, and other goodies to help seniors and their families navigate life’s transitions from home care, real estate, and moving to placement. Other giveaways to help you put your green on will include candy and fun St. Pat’s swag. Enter the Senior Center driveway from Donohue Drive and drive past the front entrance. Please stay in your car, roll down the window of an unoccupied passenger seat, or pop open the trunk and Senior Center staff will bring a swag bag to you. Sponsored by Creating New Hope, Senior Living Advisors ComforCare Keller Williams Move It Junk It