Belle Plaine St Patrick's Day

04/20/2026

This weekend, Miss Shamrock Leah and Princess Josephine attended the Belle Plaine Community Expo, helping with face painting and spreading Irish cheer to attendees!

04/15/2026

The Belle Plaine St. Patrick's Day Committee would like to send a huge THANK YOU to all who helped in making this year another great St. Patrick's Day!

City Of Belle Plaine
Belle Plaine Chamber
Belle Plaine Chamber of Commerce Charitable Gambling
Belle Plaine Police Department
Belle Plaine Fire Department
Mayor: James Evans
Belle Plaine Ridgeview
Belle Plaine Public Works
2025 Miss Shamrock and Princesses: Makenna Shaughnessy Gerres and Abigail Lawler
2026 Grand Marshal: Chris and Betty Weldon
2026 Masters of Ceremony: Chris and Andy Weldon
2026 Miss Shamrock Candidates: Alaina Johnston, Elise McCann, Jazzlyn Doheny, Josephine Berg, Leah Thomason
2026 Irish Lads: Luke O'Brien
2025 BBQ Days Royalty: Ella Saxe, Téa Smith, Ally Williams, Kylia Burtman
4th Degree Knights of Columbus
American Legion Post #144
Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH)
Annie's Café & Catering
Belle Plaine Vet's Club
College City Beverage
Eagle Concessions LLC
Fabulous Flowers Market
Fat Bellies
Father Michael Kaluza, Father James Devorak, Deacon Michael Daly and OLP Staff
Henderson Independent Staff
Huck's Shipwreck Saloon
Johan's Sports Bar & Grill
Klehr Septic Service
Linda O'Brien
Lisa Fahey Agency
Locher Bros. Dist.
Marilyn Murphy, Colin Schultz, Carolyn Gleason, OLP Choir, Charolette Mulroy, Dan Flynn, Rick Morgan, Mike Sullivan
Matt Saxe Chevrolet Buick Inc.
Maureen Daly
Metro Pipe Band
Miss Print
MN Festivals & Events
Neisen's Corner Bar
Neisen's Red Door
North American Safety
Rachel Miller
Rita Townsend, Imelda Breese, Jackie Cullen
Sam Le May
Sparetime Tavern
Squeaky Cow
Steel Horse Tavern
Sunny Days Comfort Food
Susie Simonette
TC Fogarty and Family

03/21/2026

🍀 Hibernian Irish Bingo Reminder! 🍀

Join us this **Sunday, March 22nd at 3:00 PM** for an afternoon of fun, laughs, and a little luck of the Irish! 🇮🇪

We’ll be gathering at River Bottom Tavern and Brewhouse in Henderson for great company, exciting bingo games, and plenty of good cheer.

Bring your friends, grab a pint, and don’t miss out on the fun—see you there!

03/17/2026

Happy St. Patricks Day

03/15/2026

Fun fact: Tammy Thomason crowned Cassie Shaughnessy Gerres in 2000. Yesterday, Cassie's daughter Makenna Shaughnessy Gerres crowned Tammys daughter Leah Marie as the 2026 Miss Shamrock Belle Plaine ☘️☘️

03/15/2026

2026 Royalty, Family and Friends

Congratulations to our 2026 Miss Shamrock Leah Marie Thomason and Irish Princess Josephine Berg! This is such a special honor, and we are so proud to celebrate you. A heartfelt thank you to your families as well for all of your hard work, support, and for passing down the knowledge and pride of your Irish heritage to the next generation.

03/15/2026

2026 Coronation

Congratulations to all of the incredible candidates who ran for Miss Shamrock! Your dedication, confidence, and pride in your Irish heritage made this year’s program truly special. You should all be very proud.

Another Congratulations to our Grand Marshals and the Weldon family! Your dedication to community and celebration of Irish heritage make this honor so well deserved. We’re grateful to have celebrated this special moment with you!

03/15/2026

2026 Church and Parade

Congratulations to all of the incredible candidates who ran for Miss Shamrock! Your dedication, confidence, and pride in your Irish heritage made this year’s program truly special. You should all be very proud.

Another Congratulations to our Grand Marshals and the Weldon family! Your dedication to community and celebration of Irish heritage make this honor so well deserved. We’re grateful to have celebrated this special moment with you!

12/04/2025

Seeking Belle Plaine’s 2026 Irish Royalty!

Do you know an 11th-grade student with Irish heritage who would love to represent Belle Plaine in our St. Patrick’s Day celebration?

For Miss Shamrock Candidates:
If you’re interested in running for Miss Shamrock or Irish Princess, email [email protected] for details and required forms. Candidates must submit a personal information form and a short essay about their family’s Irish heritage. Winners will receive a monetary Irish Heritage Award.

For Irish Lads:
Interested in participating? Email [email protected] for your form and details. Lads also complete a personal information form and a brief heritage essay. All participants will receive a special gift!

Deadline:
Forms are due Thursday, March 5, 2026 by the end of the school day.

Stay tuned for more information about Belle Plaine’s St. Patrick’s Day festivities and community events!

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10/27/2025

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