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Illinois State Police to Step Up Efforts for St. Patricks Day Weekend

Brian Myles — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 16:21:22 +0000

“Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.” That’s the warning being sent by Captain Robert Elliot, Commander of District 20 of the Illinois State Police. Troopers will be stepping up efforts to spot and arrest impaired drivers during the holiday weekend. State Troopers will be joining with local police agencies to urge the public to celebrate [...]

This is How The St. Patrick's Parade Started

Jeffrey Dorsey — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 12:00:21 +0000

It was a morning in 1986 when I was working at 99Q Radio with Dennis Oliver. He was just finishing up his morning show and I was beginning my mid-day stint (after working the morning show on WTAD earlier that morning). It was about a week before St. Patrick's Day and I went up to D.O. and said we need to have a St. Patrick's Day Parade in Quincy.

St. Patrick's Day Parade and After Party in Washington Park

Townsquare Media Quincy-Hannibal — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 20:19:08 +0000

Y101 has been sponsoring the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Quincy for years, but we’re doing something new in 2013! Join us after the parade for a party in Washington Park! Hy-Vee will be the food vendor for the party, and entertainment will be provided by Mobile Mania DJ service. Commemorative t-shirts are on sale now [...]

What is Irish Road Bowling?

Kurt Parsons — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 15:31:20 +0000

The annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration in St. Patrick, Missouri will include the 2nd annual Irish Road Bowling event. What is Irish Road Bowling? It has been described as “golf with a cannon ball.” Irish Road Bowling is an ancient game, played for more than 300 years in County Armagh in Northern Ireland and in County [...]

St. Patricks Day Goes to a New Level in St. Patrick, Missouri

Brian Myles — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 17:02:21 +0000

I was fortunate enough to spend parts of two days in St. Patrick, Missouri last year. I met some of the nicest people I’ve ever met and learned a new appreciation for all things Irish and specifically the holiday itself. The 56th annual Shrine of St. Patrick St. Patricks Day Festival takes place in the [...]

Things to Do in Quincy on St. Patrick's Day

Kurt Parsons — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 21:42:35 +0000

Get out your green clothes, St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner! Here are some of the fun things to do in Quincy on St. Patrick’s Day! The St. Patrick’s Day Parade Sponsored every year by Y101, the 2013 St. Patrick’s Day Paradewill be on March 16. The parade begins at 11 a.m. and travels [...]

Y101 St. Patrick's Day Parade in Quincy, Illinois on March 16

Townsquare Media Quincy-Hannibal — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 16:30:30 +0000

The 27th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Quincy is set for March 16 at 11 a.m. The parade route is from 12th to 5th on Maine Street. The lineup is from 12th to 24th on Maine Street. There is no charge to be in the parade. Just have something green on your entry and have fun!