Check out what’s Happening for St. Pat’s this Week!
UPDATE 3/11/2020: St. Pat's Events Canceled
Due to public health concerns related to the coronavirus (COVID-19), all university-sponsored St. Pat's events are officially cancelled. For updates regarding Missouri S&T and COVID-19, please visit coronavirus.mst.edu.
Missouri S&T has begun celebrating its 112th annual “Best Ever” St. Pat’s celebration. If you've never experienced St Patrick's Day in Rolla, you haven't experienced it right! This is THE biggest celebrated holiday of the year! Check out this week's lineup of events right here.
A Little History...
The campus celebration began in 1908, when a group of Rolla students declared that St. Patrick was the patron saint of engineers. St. Pat’s has since grown to encompass a full week of events, as well as campus traditions that begin in early March.
The theme for this year’s celebration is “St. Pat’s in the Roaring 20’s.” This week's schedule for the 112th St. Pat’s celebration at Missouri S&T is as follows:
Wednesday, March 11:
Court arrival, approximately 11:45 a.m. downtown Rolla. St. Pat and the court, portrayed by St. Pat’s Committee senior representatives, will officially arrive in downtown Rolla aboard a converted railway ore cart. They will then proceed from the south end of Pine Street to the Rolla Band Shell, located at the corner of 9th and Oak streets, for St. Pat’s Follies at noon.
Thursday, March 12:
Gonzo Gives Back, the St. Pat’s Day of Service at S&T, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at various local community locations.
Gonzo and Games, noon-6 p.m., at Schuman Park, located at 103 E. 14th St. in Rolla. Gonzo and Games is a two-day game contest in which different student organizations compete.
Friday, March 13:
Noon — Gonzo and Games, Schuman Park.
9 p.m. — Coronation and Knighting Ceremony, Leach Theatre of Castleman Hall, located at 10th and Main streets in Rolla. The event is open to the public and free to attend.
Saturday, March 14:
7 a.m. — Pine Street painting.
8 a.m. — St. Pat’s 5K and Beer Run. The 5K is sponsored by the Rolla Area Chamber of Commerce, and registration costs $25. The Beer Run is $25 and begins at 9:30 a.m. Participants can register for both events for a discounted price of $45. Register online at besteverstpats5k.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=502. Race-day registration opens at 7 a.m. at the Public House Brewing Co., located at 600 N. Rolla St. in Rolla.
9 a.m. — Pre-parade breakfast, Hasselmann Alumni House, 1100 N. Pine St. A complimentary meal that is open to the community on a first-come, first-served basis.
11 a.m. — St. Pat’s Parade on Pine Street in downtown Rolla.
1 p.m. — St. Pat’s Grateful Board Festival and concert at the Bandshell in downtown Rolla. The Schwag, a Grateful Dead tribute band, will perform at the event.
4 p.m. – Free concert open to the public at Rolla City Hall with American rock singer and record producer Andrew W. K. and rock band Mayday Parade will perform.
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Due to public health concerns related to the coronavirus (COVID-19), all university-sponsored St. Pat's events are officially cancelled. For updates regarding Missouri S&T and COVID-19, please visit coronavirus.mst.edu.
Missouri S&T has begun celebrating its 112th annual “Best Ever” St. Pat’s celebration. If you've never experienced St Patrick's Day in Rolla, you haven't experienced it right! This is THE biggest celebrated holiday of the year! Check out this week's lineup of events right here.
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| Photo Credit: https://stpats.mst.edu/ |
A Little History...
The campus celebration began in 1908, when a group of Rolla students declared that St. Patrick was the patron saint of engineers. St. Pat’s has since grown to encompass a full week of events, as well as campus traditions that begin in early March.
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| Photo Credit: MST.edu |
Wednesday, March 11:
Court arrival, approximately 11:45 a.m. downtown Rolla. St. Pat and the court, portrayed by St. Pat’s Committee senior representatives, will officially arrive in downtown Rolla aboard a converted railway ore cart. They will then proceed from the south end of Pine Street to the Rolla Band Shell, located at the corner of 9th and Oak streets, for St. Pat’s Follies at noon.
Thursday, March 12:
Gonzo Gives Back, the St. Pat’s Day of Service at S&T, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at various local community locations.
Gonzo and Games, noon-6 p.m., at Schuman Park, located at 103 E. 14th St. in Rolla. Gonzo and Games is a two-day game contest in which different student organizations compete.
Friday, March 13:
Noon — Gonzo and Games, Schuman Park.
9 p.m. — Coronation and Knighting Ceremony, Leach Theatre of Castleman Hall, located at 10th and Main streets in Rolla. The event is open to the public and free to attend.
Saturday, March 14:
7 a.m. — Pine Street painting.
8 a.m. — St. Pat’s 5K and Beer Run. The 5K is sponsored by the Rolla Area Chamber of Commerce, and registration costs $25. The Beer Run is $25 and begins at 9:30 a.m. Participants can register for both events for a discounted price of $45. Register online at besteverstpats5k.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=502. Race-day registration opens at 7 a.m. at the Public House Brewing Co., located at 600 N. Rolla St. in Rolla.
9 a.m. — Pre-parade breakfast, Hasselmann Alumni House, 1100 N. Pine St. A complimentary meal that is open to the community on a first-come, first-served basis.
11 a.m. — St. Pat’s Parade on Pine Street in downtown Rolla.
1 p.m. — St. Pat’s Grateful Board Festival and concert at the Bandshell in downtown Rolla. The Schwag, a Grateful Dead tribute band, will perform at the event.
4 p.m. – Free concert open to the public at Rolla City Hall with American rock singer and record producer Andrew W. K. and rock band Mayday Parade will perform.
Check Out Our Community!
Subscribe to our blog and follow us on social media for more local news interests, entertainment information and more! We love where we live, and know you will too!
For your student housing needs, be sure to check out our community! We've got the best amenities around, and we're just minutes from campus! Our primary goal is to provide you and the Rolla community with the best amenities and the finest location. We consistently work on improving our facilities and operations, and we always work hard to listen to our residents and respond to your needs. With a great home environment and excellent hospitality, you will not find a higher quality community at a better value in the Rolla market. Our mission is to serve our residents, our community, and each other. Keep in touch with us to keep learning more about the Lodges at Rolla and how we work to bring you the best every day!
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