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.
A new bar is expected to arrive in historic downtown Dublin this spring.
The Getaway Brewing Co. is expected to open the Getaway at 104 N. High St. in the northern-most portion of Bridge Park West.
It will not have a kitchen, but its operators will work with nearby restaurants on carryout options for its customers.
The Getaway will be operated by Jen Burton, Collin Castore and Travis Spencer, the cofounders of Seventh Son Brewing Co., 1101 N. Fourth St. in Columbus, and Antiques on High, 714 S. High St. in Columbus.
The wort used to produce the beer will be made at Seventh Son, and it will be fermented and finished at the Getaway, Castore said.