2005 St. Patrick's Day Parade & Shamrock Run/Walk
An IAC Sports Foundation Event
Indianapolis, IN * March 17, 2005
 

St. Patrick's Day

2005 FEATURES

Greening of the Downtown Canal

Shamrock Run & Walk
(5 mile run / 5k walk)

St. Patrick's Day Parade
(downtown Indianapolis)

Irish Citizen of the Year Ceremony
(Tyndall-Moorhead Armory)


SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

GREENING OF THE DOWNTOWN CANAL
Thursday, March 17, 2005

6:50 am - The Canal Turns Green!! St. Patrick's Day starts with the greening of the Downtown canal with the Mayor of Indianapolis and the Irish Citizen of the Year Mr. F. Quinn. (Ohio & West Streets-East of Fire Station #13)

IAC SPORTS FOUNDATION ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE

11:30 am - Parade starts at North and Pennsylvania Streets, south to Ohio Street, west on Ohio to Meridian, north on Meridian, parade ends just north of Vermont St.  The Parade has 100 units including bands, clubs, professional sports teams, floats, local celebrities and many colorful Irish influences.

SHAMROCK RUN & WALK
Thursday, March 17, 2005
www.shamrockrun.com


Thursday, March 17, 2005
7:00 am - 8:30 am Shamrock Run & Walk-Registration/Packet pick-up at the IUPUI Natatorium located at 901 W. New York Street in Downtown Indianapolis.
9:00 am -Shamrock 5 mile Run Official Start
9:15 am -Shamrock 5K Walk Official Start
The Shamrock Run & Walk has a NEW course for 2005.
10:30 am -Shamrock Run & Walk Awards Ceremony at the Rest and Recovery Area located at the IUPUI Michael A. Carroll Track & Soccer Stadium.  Prizes will be presented to the first three overall male and female finishers in the Run and Walk. There will be awards presented to the top three male and female finishers in each age division for both the Run and Walk. There will also be a prize given to the best Irish race costume.

*****Wednesday, March 16, 2005*****
11:00am-2:00pm - Shamrock Run & Walk packet pick-up at the IUPUI Natatorium located at 901 W. New York Street on the IUPUI campus Downtown Indianapolis.

STILL NEED TO REGISTER?  Visit www.shamrockrun.com and pre-register for $18 through March 14, 2005.  Registrations will be taken on-grounds for $20 starting March 16, 2005. 

IAC SPORTS FOUNDATION ST. PATRICK'S DAY CELEBRATION
sponsored by Indy's Irish Festival

March 17th from 10 AM - 3 PM

LOCATION: Tyndall-Moorhead Armory (711 N. Pennsylvania St. - downtown Indianapolis).  This is also where the parade will begin.

10:00 am - 3:00 pm - Sliced corn beef sandwiches served with cheese, chips, soft drink and cookie for $8.50.

***** $2 Guinness or Harp from 10am - 3pm *****

2005 IRISH CITIZEN OF THE YEAR RECEPTION
March 17th at 1:30 pm

Come celebrate with the 2005 Irish Citizen of the Year, F. Quinn! F. Quinn is a dedicated family man (Father of 13 children), a Navy veteran, graduate of the University of Notre Dame, a 51 year employee of American United Life and an active member of the Indianapolis Irish Catholic Community.

IRISH CITIZEN OF THE YEAR CELEBRATION
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Sliced corn beef served with Swiss cheese, mustard & assorted breads and wraps

Irish potato cobbler or dilled red skinned potato salad Cabbage in browned butter

Homemade double fudge brownies and assorted cookies

Full cash bar with $2 Guinness or Harp Drafts

$13.50 with tax / Table of 10 for $130
LIMITED SEATING AVAILABLE!
Make your reservation today by calling
(317) 236-6515 X108

Special performance by Celtic band, BRIGID'S CROSS!
1pm - 2:30pm at the Tyndall-Moorhead Armory Luncheon

Formed in May of 1996, this dynamic, high-energy trio has traveled all over the U.S. and Ireland performing their unique blend of Celtic folk/rock music.  Weaving their versatile mix of traditional and contemporary celtic songs and tunes, they'll blend in some of their original music and parodies as well.  This band appeals to music lovers of all ages!  Brigid's Cross will get you singing and clapping, rockin' and reelin'! 

"We love Brigid's Cross.  Wonderful musicians and a brilliant show.  One of those acts that everybody in the family loves." - Bill Margeson - Irish American News

IAC SPORTS FOUNDATION

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