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O'Neill Today
By the People, for the People
2026 O'Neill St. Patrick's Day Celebration Schedule of Events
Festivities include Irish history, art show, chug run, and more in O'Neill, Nebraska
Published on Feb. 25, 2026
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The 2026 St. Patrick's Day celebration in O'Neill, Nebraska will feature a packed schedule of events from March 8th through March 15th. Highlights include an Irish history and lore class, the annual Irish Walk of Fame induction ceremony, an Irish chug run, live music, food specials, and family-friendly activities like a shamrock fun run, kids carnival, and movie screening.
Why it matters
O'Neill, a small town in northern Nebraska, has a strong Irish heritage and has been celebrating St. Patrick's Day for decades. This annual celebration brings the community together, attracts visitors, and showcases the town's Irish roots through a variety of cultural events and traditions.
The details
The 2026 St. Patrick's Day celebration in O'Neill will kick off on Sunday, March 8th with a Mr. Irish Contest at the old O'Neill High School Gym. On Monday, March 9th, there will be an 'Irish O'Neill - Legends and Lore' class providing a crash course on Irish history and the evolution of O'Neill's St. Patrick's Day celebration. The main events take place on Wednesday, March 11th, including the Irish Walk of Fame induction ceremony, Chamber of Commerce community awards, the painting of the world's largest shamrock, and a pork feed. Other highlights throughout the week include an Irish chug run, live music, food specials, a shamrock fun run, kids carnival, and a family movie screening.
- On Sunday, March 8th, the Mr. Irish Contest will take place at 5 pm.
- On Monday, March 9th, the 'Irish O'Neill - Legends and Lore' class will run from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm.
- On Wednesday, March 11th, the Irish Walk of Fame induction ceremony will be at 5:30 pm, followed by the Chamber of Commerce community awards at 6 pm.
- On Friday, March 13th, the Greening of the Pond event will take place at 4:30 pm.
- On Saturday, March 14th, the Shamrock Fun Run will start at 10 am, the parade will be at 1 pm, and the family movie will be at 3 pm.
The players
Natalie Butterfield
An old-school insider who will teach the 'Irish O'Neill - Legends and Lore' class.
O'Neill Fenians
A group sponsoring the Greening of the Pond event.
O'Neill Fire Department
A group co-sponsoring the Greening of the Pond event.
O'Neill Rotary Club
The group sponsoring the Shamrock Fun Run.
O'Neill Lions Club
The group sponsoring the family movie screening.
What they’re saying
“Take this class taught by an old-school insider and never be called a Plastic Paddy again!”
— Natalie Butterfield, Instructor (kbrx.com)
What’s next
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The takeaway
O'Neill's annual St. Patrick's Day celebration showcases the town's deep Irish heritage and community spirit, with a wide range of events and activities that bring residents and visitors together to celebrate their shared cultural identity.
