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​