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2025 St. Patrick's Celebration

"Peace Love & Irish"

Below you will find a lineup of this year's festivities. We hope you can make it out to celebrate in the Irish Capital of Nebraska!

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There are also t-shirts available to purchase at the Chamber Office. Stop by during office hours to pick up your own official 2024 150 Years of Green shirt!

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Sunday,
March 9th

  • 5pm - Mr. Irish Contest in the "Old" High School Gym, sponsored by the North Central Nebraska Arts Council

Monday,
March 10th

  • 6:30 to 9:30pm - Irish O’Neill – Legends and Lore Class at Northeast Community College. Taught by Natalie Butterfield – Find out about the evolution of St. Patrick’s Day in O’Neill, NE. Cost is $30. Call 402-336-3590 to get registered for the class!

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Clovers

Tuesday,
March 11th

  • 9:30am to Noon - Holt County Economic Development Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge Public Tradeshow - O’Neill Community Center

Wednesday,
March 12th

  • Handlebend will have green beers and mules available all day. Open till 11.

  • 2pm - Neko's Pub opens

  • 4pm – Green Beer, Mimosas and Self Serve Bloody Mary Bar at Hooligan’s Pub

  • 5:30pm – Irish Walk of Fame Induction Ceremony at the corner of 4th and Douglas

  • 6pm – O’Neill Chamber of Commerce Community Award Ceremony at the corner of 4th and Douglas

  • 6pm - Painting of the World's Largest Shamrock at the corner of 4th and Douglas Streets

  • 6:30pm – Pork Feed at Handlebend, sponsored by the Irish Walk of Fame

  • 6:30pm – Registration opens for the Irish Chug Run (Team Relays) at Neko’s Pub

  • 7pm – Irish Chug Run (Team Relays) starts at Neko’s Pub

  • 8pm – Irish Chug Run Finish Line Party at Handlebend

  • 8pm – Dave Merkel at Hooligan’s Pub

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Irish Pub people celebrating

Thursday,
March 13th

  • Handlebend will have green beers and mules available all day. Open till 11.

  • 2pm - Neko's Pub opens

  • 4pm – Green Beer and Mimosas at Hooligan’s Pub

  • 5:30pm to 7pm – Miles From Dublin at the O’Neill Community Center – Come get a Reuben sandwich with chips and bars for a free will donation while enjoying traditional Irish Music sponsored by the O’Neill Friends of the Library. The Knights of Columbus will have a cash bar available.

  • 5pm – Local’s Night at Neko’s Pub - $1off drinks (cash only)

  • 6pm – Music Bingo at Hooligan’s Pub

  • 8pm – Good Time Karaoke at Hooligan’s Pub

  • 9pm to 2am - Ren and Red Show at Neko’s Pub

Friday,
March 14th

  • Handlebend open all day, serving green beers and mules, closing at midnight.

  • Teal's Westside Dining will be open 24 hours starting Friday the 14th continuing until Sunday the 16th!

  • 10am – Chamber of Commerce Coffee at Pinnacle Bank

  • 1pm – Grand Opening Celebration and Ribbon Cutting at Great Plains State Bank at the corner of 7th and Douglas

  • 2pm - Neko's Pub opens

  • 4pm – Green Beer and Mimosas at Hooligan’s Pub

  • 4:30pm – Greening of the Pond at the Carney Park Gil Poese Recreation Area – sponsored by the O’Neill Fenians and the O’Neill Volunteer Fire Dept.

  • 5pm to 7:30pm – Shamrock Fun Run Packet Pickup at St. Mary’s High School – 300 N. 4th Street

  • 5pm to 7pm - O’Neill KC Fish Fry at the KC Hall. They will be serving Baked Fish, Fried Fish, French Fries, Baked Potato, Mac & Cheese, Coleslaw, Dinner Roll. Dine-In, Drive-Thru and Carry-Out. Adults $13, Kids: $8, 5 & Under: Free

  • 5pm to 7:30pm – “Spud Fest” Fresh Baked Potato Bar at the O’Neill Assembly of God Church

  • 6:30pm – Doors Open at the Community Center for the John Michael Hinton Show

  • 7pm to 8:30pm – John Michael Hinton - Magician at the Community Center sponsored by Faith Community Church

  • 7pm – Getting the Horse Green at Emme’s Shop – 49186 Oliver Road, O’Neill, NE

  • 7pm – DJ Cayleen is back at Handlebend. Join them for music and beers all night!

  • 8pm – Twisted 20 Band at Hooligan’s Pub

  • 9pm to 2am - Dave Merkel at Neko’s Pub

  • 9pm - Whiplash at the Good Timin' Bar

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Saturday,
March 15th

  • Handlebend open all day, serving green beers and mules, closing at midnight.

  • ​​Teal's Westside Dining will be open 24 hours starting Friday the 14th continuing until Sunday the 16th!

  • 8am to 9am - Shamrock Fun Run Packet Pickup at St. Mary’s High School – 300 N. 4th Street

  • 9am – Self Serve Bloody Mary Bar at Hooligan’s Pub 

  • 9am to 3pm – The Historical Society’s Kinkaid Museum will be open with displays that include the O’Neill Sesquicentennial exhibit and photos of the items placed in the 2024 Time Capsule. They will also have the Green Horse Book “Popcorn at the Parade” and O’Neill Centennial commemorative bronze coins.

  • 9:30am – Kid’s 1 Mile Run starts at St. Patrick’s Church, sponsored by the O’Neill Rotary Club 10am – Shamrock Fun Run starts at St. Patrick’s Church. Sponsored by the O’Neill Rotary Club

  • 10am - Shamrock Fun Run starts at St. Patrick's Church, sponsored by the O'Neill Rotary Club

  • 10am to 3pm – Get ready to shamrock your wardrobe! Double Play Apparel is popping up in the heart of Handlebend for all your St. Pat’s style and gift-giving shenanigans!

  • 11am – Neko’s Pub will open serving food all day till 2am. $4 Bloody Mary’s

  • 11am – 12:30pm - BankFirst Popcorn Stand at the SW Corner of 4th and Douglas

  • 11:45am – Omaha Pipes and Drums on the World’s Largest Shamrock

  • Noon – The Parade Beer Garden opens at Handlebend

  • Noon – O’Neill Irish Dancers on the Shamrock, followed by Alumni Irish Dancers

  • 12:30pm – Introduction of the King and Queen, dignitaries, parade grand marshal

  • 1pm – Grand Parade through Downtown O’Neill

  • 2pm to 4pm – C.L.A.S.S. Kids Carnival at the Faith Community Solid Rock Youth Center, 415 N. 9th Street

  • 2 to 5pm - Leprechaun Leapfest 2025 at the St. Mary's High School Gym, unlimited jumping in bounce houses for $5 per child, sponsored by the O'Neill Knights of Columbus

  • 2pm – Twisted 20 at Neko’s Pub

  • 2pm to 6pm – Beer Pong and Bags Tournament at Hooligan’s Pub (Weather Permitting)

  • 3pm to 10pm – FREE SHUTTLE will be running from O’Neill to Harte’s Pub in Inman. Pick up point in O’Neill will be at Handlebend. Grab a to go drink and hop on the bus!

  • 5pm to 9pm – Weston Frank Live at Harte’s Pub in Inman. There will be food available with the proceeds going to O’Neill Leprechaun Youth Sports

  • 5pm – Mass at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 330 E. Benton Street

  • 7pm to Close – The Ren and Red Show and Dave Merkel at Neko’s Pub

  • 8pm – Rebel Queens Band at Hooligan’s Pub

  • 9pm – Whiplash at the Good Timin’ Bar

Sunday,
March 16th

  • Teal's Westside Dining will be open 24 hours starting Friday the 14th continuing until Sunday the 16th!

  • 10am to 1pm – Self Serve Bloody Mary Bar at Hooligan’s Pub

  • 10:30am - Mass at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 330 E. Benton Street

  • 1pm – St. Patrick’s Benefit Coin and Currency Auction at the Knights of Columbus Hall – Donations are from the Fiala Estate

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