Embrace your Irish spirit and join us on Friday March 17th in downtown Elkader for St. Patrick’s Day fun for all ages! The annual St. Patrick’s Day parade will kick-off at 5:30pm with the route stretching from Peace Church to Wilke’s. Those interested in having an entry in the parade need to start lining-up by 5:00pm near Central Community School. No registration or fee is needed to enter the parade. Visit the Main Street Elkader Facebook page for complete parade details.
After the parade, stop by your favorite local restaurant to enjoy multiple Irish based specials. Live music from Patsy & the Plum St. Jam will take place at Deb’s Brewtopia right after the parade. Also check out Joseph Valenti at TD’s Sports Bar from 6:00-9:00pm. Irish themed buffet items will be featured at Johnson’s Restaurant and Irish specials will be offered all day long at Fennellys’ Irish Pub. Check out any of your favorite local restaurants to find delicious eats!
Be sure to check out the stores in Downtown Elkader before the parade too! Pick up a lucky charm at Twisted Alley for up to 25% off your purchase.
The Friends of the Library are sponsoring Dinosaur Dimensions at the Central State Bank Community Room from 4:00-5:00pm.
Information on parking from Police Chief Seitz:
“We wanted to remind everyone about the special parking restrictions for March 17th and provide some information to keep you in the loop. 
Over the last few years, we have restricted parking for this event after careful consideration. The lack of visibility in the downtown area caused by parked vehicles is just too great for a parade and is a very real safety concern. (We’re aware of too many “close calls” and we don’t like those)
What you need to know: There’s a parade on March 17th and we need the streets cleared of all parked vehicles along the route, because we don’t want anyone to get ran over.
The parade starts promptly at 5:30 pm on March 17th (Friday).
– Special parking restrictions along the normal parade route begin at 3:00 pm. We will start by restricting all new incoming traffic from entering Main Street at that time and all vehicles still parked along the route should clear the area soon after. (Traffic can get out, just not in)
– Any parked vehicles failing to exited the area by 4:00 pm will be subject to tow.
So, if it’s 3:00 pm and you don’t have a vehicle parked on Main Street along the route, you’re good. It does mean you will not be able to drive up, down or park on Main Street until after the parade. (See attached picture for alternative parking options)
If your vehicle is parked on Main Street along the route at 3:00 pm, we are requesting you move it as soon as you can to help us out. You are going to need to make sure it’s moved by 4:00 pm at the very latest, and if you plan on sticking around at all for the fun, finding another parking spot off the route – earlier rather than later – is probably in your best interest. (Please see attached)
Please help spread the word and remind your family, friends, co-workers and customers as we get closer to the event.
We appreciate all your help and support.
If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
E-mail: epdchief@alpinecom.net or you may Call: (563) 245-3110
Thank you and stay safe!
Chief Mitch Seitz”
