Seasonal & Holidays

St. Paul Gearing Up For Busy St. Patrick's Day Weekend

"On a normal night, we would staff roughly 20 people, and we'll staff 80 on St. Patrick's Day," said owner Pat Boemer.

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March 16, 2023

ST. PAUL – St. Paul is gearing up for a busy weekend with St. Patrick's Day events, and Xcel Energy Center hosting the Frozen Faceoff.

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Patrick McGovern's, off West 7th Street and Kellogg Boulevard, is already decked in Irish decor for the holiday. They're expecting anywhere from 15,000-20,000 people to come through their pub on Friday. They even have a giant tent out back to accommodate the crowds. And to host all those people, they need to bring in extra help.

"On a normal night, we would staff roughly 20 people, and we'll staff 80 on St. Patrick's Day," said owner Pat Boemer.

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