Jordan Rasmussen
Published: March 12, 2009

DUBUQUE – On March 17th, Saint Patrick’s Day will be celebrated worldwide.

St. Patrick’s Day, is an annual feast day which celebrates Saint Patrick. It serves as a day to relax with friends while taking the time to eat Irish foods and drink a pint.

Thomas Miller is the owner of 180 main pub and restaurant, and Miller is expecting the 17th to be cheerful.

“Very inviting atmosphere, we will have Guinness flowing, and it’s just pretty casual more than anything else. It’s just a fun day, different than any other holiday,” said Miller.

Shamrock Imports on Bluff Street offers a little taste of Ireland in a city where many residents are Irish and for owner, Maureen Siegert, St. Patrick ’s Day has a deeper meaning.

“It’s a religious Holiday. To not go to St. Patrick’s mass on St. Patrick’s morning would not be a good thing for me,” said Siegert.

Maureen has time for fun on St. Patrick ’s Day, but always pays her respects. Even though Maureen left Ireland, her heart never left.

“St. Patrick’s Day for me brings me a little closer to Ireland,” said Siegert.

No matter where you are or how you celebrate, St. Patrick’s Day is a day to be Irish, even if you are not.

Jordan Rasmussen can be reached at Jordan.Rasmussen@loras.edu