Patrons, businesses, city toast Dublin s first DORA
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The restaurants and retail shops along Longshore Street in Dublin’s Bridge Park are a frequent destination for Kyle and Alicia McGhee.
The husband and wife live in the Bridge Park development and are familiar with what it has to offer.
But they had a new experience May 20 – the day Dublin launched its pilot Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area in Bridge Park on the east bank of the Scioto River and in the city’s historic district on the west side of the river.
“It’s pretty cool,” said Kyle McGhee, who was enjoying a beer with his wife outside Urban Meyer’s Pint House, 6632 Longshore St, just as the DORA began at 5 p.m.
Although annual events such as the Shamrock Club s Irish Family Reunion
and St. Patrick s Day Parade are canceled because of COVID-19, President Andy Shuman said the club will look forward to conducting events in 2022.
Meanwhile, here s a sampling of events taking place in person or virtually to recognize Ireland s heritage and culture.
Family events
• St. Patrick s Day reverse parade
The City of Dublin will host the annual St. Patrick s Day Parade from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Darree Fields, 6259 Cosgray Rd. But with social-distancing guidelines in effect, it won t be your typical parade.
The parade s Irish dancers, floats and other participant groups will be stationary as spectators pass through the free event from their cars.
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