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

This year's event will take place on Friday, February 28, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.

Our 2025 Honorary Mayors for a Day - Tom & Esther Kellems will kick off our events at the Texaco Station | 4980 IN-56, Jasper. Join us as we "Flip the Switch" to Light Up Ireland!

• Celebrate the New Mayor(s)
• Prize Giveaways
• Watch the town “light-up” in green
• Meet the 2025 Miss Shamrock Pageant Winners and Ireland Elementary’s Little Lad and Lassie
• Ireland Elementary Students will perform the Star Spangled Banner​