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Joplin Saint Patrick Day Celebration

Updated: March 15, 2013

JOPLIN, MO.--- The luck of the Irish will be on display March 16th for the annual St. Patrick's Day Celebration in Joplin. The event will kick off at 9 a.m. with a 5K run at 5th and Main. After the race, at 10 a.m. a parade will begin at 15th and Main and will proceed north to 3rd Street.

Once the parade is over, people are encouraged to go to the 500 Block of Joplin for a celebration. It will begin at 11 a.m. and go until 10 p.m. and is free to the public. Arts and crafts, carnival games and food will be available.

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