The Light Up Ireland Kick-Off Party is the official beginning of the St. Patrick's Celebration Activities!

This year's event will take place on Friday, February 27, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.

Our 2026 Honorary Mayor for a Day - is the late Donald Eck. We will commemorate our mayor and kick off our events at the Texaco Station | 4980 IN-56, Jasper. Join us as we "Flip the Switch" to Light Up Ireland!

• Commemorate our Mayor - the late Donald Eck
• Prize Giveaways
• Watch the town “light-up” in green
• Meet the 2026 Miss Shamrock Pageant Winners and Ireland Elementary’s Little Lad and Lassie
• Ireland Elementary Students will perform the Star Spangled Banner​