St. Pat's at a Glance

Date:

Saturday, March 17, 2012 (Gates Open 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.)

Location:

Five Points - Columbia, SC
*Free shuttle service from a host of satellite parking locations including Capital City Stadium.

Cost:

$12 in advance, $15 at the gate

Website:

http://www.FivePointsColumbia.com/

General Information:

On March 17, be ready to live the luck of the Irish at this celebration that welcomes over 40,000 people to the eclectic Five Points business district in Columbia, SC every year.

Continually growing and improving, the 2011 festival will include a 5K Run and one mile walk, fun-filled parade, expanded family entertainment, enhanced food and craft offerings, a special shag area honoring our state dance, a kid-approved Childrens' Carnival as well as four stages on live music hosting over 20 musical acts.

Special Activity Schedule:

• 8:30 a.m.:  Get to the Green 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk
• 10:00 a.m.:  Chick-fil-A St. Pat’s Parade
  (Free viewing on Devine Street)
• 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.:  Wachovia Children’s Carnival
  (FREE- MLK Park)
• Noon – 6:00 p.m.:  Musical Entertainment
  (Four Stages)
• 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.:  Shaggin On Santee
  (DJs and Live Music)