Happy Holidays from the Greenville St. Patrick’s Day Committee!
As 2025 comes to a close, the St. Patrick’s Day Committee wishes you and yours a joyful holiday season filled with warmth, good cheer, and maybe a pint or two!
While we dream of green in March, here are beloved Irish Christmas & New Year traditions we cherish:
• The Christmas Swim: Brave souls dash into the icy Atlantic on Christmas morning (Forty Foot in Dublin is legendary!). On a more local note: Dunleavy’s Pub on Sullivan’s Island in Charleston, SC hosts a Polar Plunge each year on New Year’s Day to fundraise for The Special Olympics! Learn More…
• Wren Day (St. Stephen's Day, Dec 26): Lá an Dreoilín – musicians parade with a fake wren on a holly bush, singing and collecting for charity.
• Nollaig na mBan (Women’s Christmas, Jan 6): Men take over housework while women celebrate with tea, cake, and friends.
We’re already deep in planning for an even bigger and greener parade and festival, March 14, 2026 at NOMA Square. Expect exciting announcements in the coming weeks – our newest committee members, parade route, and the latest festival lineup.
Until then, raise a glass to health, happiness, and the wearing o’ the green!
Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and see you in the new year!
Sláinte!
Greenville St. Patrick’s Day Committee
Greenville St. Patrick’s Day Committee Blog: Kickoff Post
Charity, Community and Irish Heritage
Welcome to the official Greenville St. Patrick’s Day Committee blog! We’re thrilled to launch this space to share all things green, festive, and Irish as we gear up for March. Our committee is hard at work planning Greenville’s Annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration, and this blog will keep you in the loop with event updates, cultural tidbits, and more.
Expect to find:
• Event Details: Parade routes, festival schedule, and ticket info.
• Irish Culture: Fun facts about St. Patrick’s Day and local Irish heritage.
• Behind the Scenes: Meet our committee members and volunteers.
• Community Spotlight: Stories from local businesses and participants.
Mark your calendars for our upcoming parade and festival on March 14, 2026! Stay tuned for future posts with exciting news and the full event lineup. Follow us on our socials for real-time updates, and let’s make this St. Patrick’s Day the best yet!
Sláinte!
Greenville St Patrick’s Day Committee