Unofficial celebrations bring a bit of day drinking, time with friends and memories that will last a lifetime. For some, the celebration is just getting started, while others are already a few hours in. “Today, we went to a (day party) from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; it was like an apartment crawl,” said Alexis Bond, sophomore in LAS. UNOFFICIAL IS 3 WEEKS AWAY‼️🍀 One of the special things about EIU is the glorious Unofficial St. Paddy’s Day House Crawl. A tradition that goes back many years. And THIS YEAR, is going to be the biggest one yet🍻 Order your Unofficial shirt at the link in our bio⬆️ #UnofficialEIU2025 The first event resembling Unofficial took place in March 1995, when Saint Patrick's Day at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign was scheduled during spring break. [5] To avoid losing profits, ten bars in Champaign's Campustown, including several owned by Scott Cochrane, held a Saint Patrick's Day-themed event called "Shamrock Stagger" on March 8, 1995, two days before the university's CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — You might not know it, but this weekend was Unofficial St. Patrick’s Day on the University of Illinois’ campus. That’s quite a switch from the peak days of the celebration that started in 1995. For years, “unofficial” was a large event on campus, with thousands of students drinking all day and all night long. In 2006, in response to the death of alum Caroline Yoon, the Office of the Chancellor created the Unofficial St. Patrick’s Day Task Force to develop recommendations to mitigate harm during the holiday. Additionally, in 2011, Champaign police issued 364 court notices to students after bolstering patrols during Unofficial weekend. URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — Unofficial St. Patrick’s Day is a longtime event on University of Illinois’ campus, celebrating the holiday early before students go home for spring break. Now, officials say enthusiasm for the event has dwindled the more that safety has been put at the forefront. The day gained infamy after a 23-year-old student [] Short for Unofficial St. Patrick's Day, it allows students to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Champaign-Urbana, even though the University is generally on spring break on March 17th. Celebrations generally involve copious drinking at bars or private residences and start early on the morning of the chosen day. San Luis Obispo—home to Cal Poly San Luis Obispo—sees a surge in public drinking and partying during St. Patrick’s Day, much like other college towns across the country. To address potential disorder, the city designates a temporary “Safety Enhancement Zone” where: laws are strictly enforced, fines for violations are doubled and law CHAMPAIGN – There will not be an increased police presence for Unofficial St. Patrick’s Day this weekend in Champaign, according to University of Illinois police. Unofficial St. Patrick's Day, or Unofficial, began in 1995 as a bar promotion to make up for the money lost while students are on spring break during St. Patrick’s Day. Get a head start on your St. Patrick’s Day revelry at Pawling’s Unofficial St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Now in its ninth year, this celebration has become quite a popular event despite being held nearly a month ahead of its namesake holiday. Toronto’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Toronto’s celebrations kick off with the St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Sunday, March 16, 2025, winding through downtown streets. The city’s Irish pubs typically host live music and themed menus on parade day and St. Patrick’s Day itself. 3. Vancouver’s CelticFest From what I understand, St. Patrick's Day used to always be during Spring Break and a lot of people wanted to party on campus for it. So, the bars on campus started "Unofficial St. Patrick's Day" a week earlier so that they could cash in on the St. Patrick's Day crowd while everyone was on campus. The 7th Annual Unofficial Pawling St. Patrick's Day Parade will take place this Saturday, February 18th at Noon in historic Pawling, NY! After the parade, the band THE NERDS will give a free performance. Please come and join in the festivities and see what makes the people and places in Pawling so special. Your support is greatly appreciated! Unofficial St. Patrick's Day revelers ham it up for the camera as they wait to cross Green Street at First Street on March 6, 2020, in Campustown. From DIY decor to delicious Irish recipes, explore St. Patrick's Day party ideas that will bring luck and laughter to your celebration! Message Us Login Message us or call 800-385-0675 Jonathan Morales, a 23-year-old from the western Chicago suburb of Franklin Park, died this weekend on what’s known as “Unofficial St. Patrick’s Day” at the University of Illinois at 1. Leprechaun Hat Color by Number. This fun color-by-number sheet lets kids bring a lucky leprechaun hat to life by matching colors to numbers. A simple, easy-to-follow activity that’s great for St. Patrick’s Day fun! Karen Foster interview at Unofficial St. Patrick's Day 2010 about 3:45 in the afternoon. In 2006, in response to the death of alum Caroline Yoon, the Office of the Chancellor created the Unofficial St. Patrick’s Day Task Force to develop recommendations to mitigate harm during the holiday. Additionally, in 2011, Champaign police issued 364 court notices to students after bolstering patrols during Unofficial weekend. The Village of Pawling is the place to be for those looking to get a head start on their St. Patrick’s Day revelry. Now in its ninth year, Pawling’s "Unofficial" St. Patrick’s Day Parade has become quite a popular event despite being held nearly a month ahead of its namesake holiday. Covering a mere 223 feet of Broad Street, it’s become
Articles and news, personal stories, interviews with experts.
Photos from events, contest for the best costume, videos from master classes.
![]() | ![]() |
![]() | ![]() |
![]() | ![]() |
![]() | ![]() |
![]() | ![]() |
![]() | ![]() |