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Insanity in the Streets and the Grand Day Parade Highlight Rosemount's Summer Celebration Weekend
Leprechaun Days in Rosemount hits the mark with fireworks, music and beer as it wraps up its 2013 run.
Rosemount is the place to celebrate this weekend in the Twin Cities South Metro as Leprechaun Days winds to a close.
Organizers and participants alike have said this year's celebration has seen better attendance than ever, thanks in large part to a picture-perfect week of weather.
Here's the lineup for this weekend (including Friday):
Friday
Puppets in the Park, 9:30 a.m. Camfield Park, 10:15 a.m. Connemara Park, 11 a.m. Bloomfield Park, 11:45 a.m. Jaycee Park. Sponsored by Rosemount Parks & Recreation. More information: Rosemount Parks & Recreation 651-322-6000.Midsummer Faire and Amusement Rides, 5-11 p.m., Central Park. Food, games and business booths.
Celts Beer Garden, 5-11 p.m., Central Park, www.Celts-Pub.com/facebook.
Steak Fry Under the Stars, 5 p.m. until gone, Rosemount American Legion, 14590 Burma Ave., $12.50 with baked potato, beans and roll; karaoke inside starts at 9 p.m. More information: 651-423-3380.
Leprechaun Days entertainment, 7-11 p.m., Central Park Amphitheater, music by Arch Allies, hip-hop dance group to perform at 6:30 p.m.
Rockin’ at the Legion, 7-11 p.m., Rosemount American Legion parking lot, 14590 Burma Ave. Live music by Bad Girlfriends. More information 651-423-3380.
Saturday
Insanity Street Workout, 8:30 a.m. registration, 9:30-10:30 a.m. workout, Nickie Carrigan Fitness Warehouse, 3065 145th St. (across from the Post Office). All ages and fitness levels may participate. More information: www.NickieCarriganFitness.com or call 651-983-8368 to register.Grand Day Parade, 11 a.m. start at Rosemount High School. For more information, call (651) 423-4603. Bring canned goods for local food shelf drive.
Lightin’ Up Family Block Party, following parade until 3:30 p.m., Lighthouse Church, 3285 144th St. W. Free food, petting zoo, music, inflatables and more. More information worldwidelighthouse.com or 651-423-2566.
Rosemount Photo Contest, noon-4 p.m., Rosemount Steeple Center, public display of awarded photos. More information at www.ci.rosemount.mn.us/parks or call 651-322-6000.
BBQ Chicken & Corn Feed, noon until gone, Rosemount American Legion Pavillion, 14590 Burma Ave., $7, more information: 651-423-3380.
Rosemount Plaza Open House, noon to 6 p.m., Rosemount Plaza parking lot and building, 14555 S. Robert Trail. Live music, food trucks, pine derby racing, sponsored by Gerenza Properties. More information: 651-895-3535.
Friends of the Robert Trail Library Book Giveaway, 1-3 p.m., Robert Trail Library, 14395 S. Robert Trail. Children and young adults may select a free book of their choice. More information: 651-255-8545.
Petting Zoo, 1 p.m., Fluegel’s Farm, Garden & Pet, 14700 S. Robert Trail. More information: 651-423-1587.
Midsummer Faire and Amusement Rides, 1-11 p.m., Central Park. Food, games and business booths.
Celts Beer Garden, 1-11 p.m., Central Park, Bean Bags Tournament, pre-register 12 noon-1:30 p.m., $20 per team with 100 percent payback, tournament time is 2-6 p.m. DJ music 1-6:30 p.m. (www.partyunit.com) also plays during band breaks, www.Celts-Pub.com/facebook.
Irishette Dance Team, 2 p.m., Central Park Amphitheater. The team will introduce the 2013 fall members and preview its football halftime performance. More information: 651-324-4745.
Bar Bingo, 2-4:30 p.m., Rosemount American Legion, 14590 Burma Ave. Adults 18 and over. More information: 651-423-3380.
Commode Races and Tailgate Party, 6 p.m. registration for races, 6:30 p.m. races start, 7:30 p.m. party and car blessing, Church of St. Joseph parking lot, 13900 Biscayne Ave. Entertainment by Jam Sound & Lights. More information: 651-423-3312
Leprechaun Days entertainment, 7-11 p.m., Central Park Amphitheater. Music by Sweet Siren, Rince na Chroi Irish Dancers to perform from 6:30-7 p.m.
Rockin’ at the Legion, 7-11 p.m., Rosemount American Legion parking lot, 14590 Burma Ave. Live music by Wreckless, karaoke inside 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. More information: 651-423-3380.
Fireworks, 10 p.m. Can be viewed from Erickson and Central parks.
Sunday
Free Pancake Breakfast, 8:30-10 a.m., Lighthouse Church, 3285 144th St. W. Indoor service to follow from 10-11:30 a.m. More information: 651-423-2566.Rosemount Area Hockey Association “Try Hockey for Free” and Street Hockey Tournament, 9 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., Rosemount Community Center Arena, 13885 S. Robert Trail. Hockey and non-hockey specific vendors, concussion awareness and baseline testing, custom mouthguard fitting – 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. street hockey tournament in the parking lot, 9:45-10:45 a.m. girls try hockey for free, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m Rosemount High School Girls Alumni Game, 12:30-1:15 p.m. boys try hockey for free. Register at www.rosemounthockey.org. More information: 651-485-2725.
Rosemount High School Girls Hockey Alumni Game, 11 a.m., Rosemount Community Center Arena, 13885 S. Robert Trail. More information: 952-432-9664.
Sneaky Pete’s Garden Tractor Pull, 10 a.m. weigh-in, 1 p.m. start, Rosemount VFW, 2625 120th St. W., 750-1800 pound garden tractors compete against others in their weight class. Those who pull the longest distance win prizes. Open to all ages who bring their own tractors. More information at 651-437-8291 and www.sneakypetespullers.com.
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