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[Missihippi]

March 17th is soon approaching and i havn't seen any events posted here about it yet. I remember last year a lot of pubs had ridiculous specials on drinks and food around this time. When and where are the events this year? Post here.

[lsrupert]

I don't know about the specials offered by the pubs/bars/restaurants, but I did a quick google search and found out when and where the parade/celebration will be. It will be March 20, the Saturday following the actual day. I found the info on seouleats.com I tried to include the link, but it wouldn't work. So, here's the info:
Quite a few people have asked if the Irish Association of Korea will be holding their annual parade. I'm happy to announce that they are. Even though my father is of Scottish decent, our family likes to celebrate like the Irish. Here's more information on the event:
We are very happy to inform you that 2010 St Patrick's Day festival is coming soon.

Date: 20th of March (Saturday)
Location: Cheonggyecheon Place


1. Main Stage
- Irish rock band
- Cheerleader Performance

2. Opening

3. Grand Parade

4. Happy Ireland
- Guinness Zone
- Ireland Zone
- Photo Zone
- Ireland Food Zone
- Face Painting & Balloon Zone



In addition to the activities on the list, there are many fascinating events.
St Patrick's Day Festival is opened for everyone regardless of national origin, age, gender.

[Missihippi]

Great info, thanks. Cheerleader performance? lol

[the ireland]

[Bibbitybop]

The festivities have been muddled down since they moved them from Daehangno to Cheonggye Plaza.

[RyanInKorea]

[reactionary]

free beer?

[egrog1717]

The only question on my mind at this point is...
WILL KOREAN U-2 BE MAKING A RETURN THIS YEAR????

Please please please say yes...
I don't know if it was the free booze or the awesome crowd, but something about "Sundray, Broodry Sundray" really spoke to me...
(To the point that friends and I have been looking forward to seeing them again for a year LOL)

[RyanInKorea]

[mcviking]

Free Guiness and shenigans? Location please! What city? Seoul.

[Baron]

A Korean U2 band, that sounds like deadly craic. I only got here 2 weeks ago from Ireland.

Sure it would be rude not go a bit wild that day I suppose. Here's hoping it doesn't stretch into the Sunday club though which Im sure it has all the potential to.

[Missihippi]

Have the times of these events been posted yet?

[sojukettle]

This year the Festival is returning to its prior, full glory and will feature both Irish and Korean samul nori and dance, Dongguk cheerleaders, including one brass and three Irish traditional bands, U2 cover rock ��n� roll, traditional Irish music plus traditional Irish dance, featuring exhibition step dancing. The audience will once again be invited to participate in what has become a Seoul Irish Festival tradition � Irish folk dancing. There will be a full parade up and down the streets paralleling the Cheongyecheon, starting and ending at Cheongyecheon Plaza.


Date: Saturday 20 March 2010
Time: 12 - 5:45 PM
Place: Cheongyecheon Plaza

Programme:
1. Traditional Irish Concert & Fair � Cheongyecheon Plaza 12 p.m. to 5. 45 p.m., Saturday, March 20th
2. St. Patrick's Day Parade � start @ Cheongyecheon, 2 to 3 p.m., March 20th following official Festival opening by the Irish Ambassador Eamonn McKee, etc.
3. 'Hooley' at Dublin Terrace in Gangnam, 5 minutes from Gangnam Station, Exit 7 � from 7 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. (tickets at 50,000 won, includes free Guinness, drinks and food until 1:00 AM, discounted pricing after 1am), March 20th. Rock bands and traditional Irish pub band from Ireland, the Andrea and Fee Band, will be featured.

have fun

sk

[reactionary]

50,000 won for the guinness...hmmm...not bad, but...

[machinoman]