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Rocket into the Home Stretch of Rosemount's Leprechaun Days with Music, Fishing and Hockey
Rocket Club takes the stage at the Central Park Amphitheater tonight, while things cool off with an all-star hockey tournament at RCC and some fishing at Schwarz Pond
Rosemount's Leprechaun Festival has already reported record crowds for this year's celebration, and why not?
The weather has been picture perfect and the festivities have been right on the mark.
Thursday's no different, as the weekend brings the rip-roaring conclusion. Tonight's lineup includes Minnesota favorites Rocket Club to the stage.
Here's the complete rundown.
Youth Fishing Derby, registration starts at 9 a.m., Schwarz Pond Park. Pre-fishing and warm-up is scheduled from 9-9:45 a.m. The contest will run from 10-11 a.m. Open to youths 13 years of age and under, children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Awards for the largest fish will be given in each age group. The event will be cancelled if there is inclement weather in the morning. Winners will go away with great prizes. To check on the status of the event, call the Parks and Recreation Information Line at 651-322-6020, choose #6. Sponsored by CF Industries and Rosemount Parks & Recreation. More information: Rosemount Parks & Recreation 651-322-6000.
Rosemount Photo Contest, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Rosemount Steeple Center, public viewing and People’s Choice Award voting. More information atwww.ci.rosemount.mn.us/parks or call 651-322-6000.
2013 NHL Player Charity Game, 5-8:30 p.m., Rosemount Community Center and Arena, 13885 S. Robert Trail. Proceeds will go to Minnesota Sled Hockey Association, Caneff Family Scholarships and Rosemount boys hockey program. Autograph session in Banquet Hall, 5:30-6:30 p.m., silent auction, door prizes, game at 7 p.m. Tickets are $30. Information and ticket sales at rosemounthockey.com or from any RHS boys hockey player.
Family Fun Night, 5-10:30 p.m., Central Park. Amusement rides, food booths, games and entertainment, Central Park Amphitheater.
Full Bingo Session, doors open at 6 p.m., session at 7 p.m., Rosemount American Legion, 14590 Burma Ave., $10 per pack, electronic machines available, 18-plus. More information: 651-423-3380.
Leprechaun Days Entertainment, 6:30-10:30 p.m., Central Park Amphitheater, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Kidsdance Productions DJ music, 8:30-10:30 p.m. music by Rocket Club.
Celts Beer Garden, 5-10:30 p.m., Central Park, www.Celts-Pub.com/facebook.
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