Typically, St. Patrick’s Day is a holiday that is celebrated by few in comparison to the big holidays that occur in the fall and winter. Although it is an underrated holiday, it has an abundance of potential to bring joy and excitement to anyone.
by Morgan McDonnel
Irish Blueberry Scones Recipe Ingredients: 1¾ cup all purpose flour 2 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, sliced into pats ½ cup dried blueberries 5 tablespoons milk 1 egg, plus 1 more beaten to brush on top
Directions: Step 1: To start off, preheat the oven to 375 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Step 2: Whisk the dry ingredients of flour, sugar, baking powder and salt into a bowl. After it is whisked together, add the butter with fingers until it is all worked in and follow with the blueberries. Step 3: In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk the milk and egg together. Once whisked, add the mixture to the dry ingredients and slowly mix until all combined. Step 4: Place the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead the dough a few times. Divide the dough with a knife or cookie cutter into eight equal wedges. After splitting them up, separate the scones with space between on the parchment paper lined baking sheet. Step 5: Place scones in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes until the tops are lightly browned. Once taken out of the oven, serve with butter and enjoy.
Mr. Murphy’s Irish Gifts
St. Patrick’s Day parade
Mr. Murphy’s Irish Gifts, located in downtown Sioux Falls, is South Dakota’s one and only Irish Gift Store. This shop is open yearround but thrives tremendously in the month of March. The gift store ranges from Irish apparel all the way to jewelry and house decor imported from Ireland. Mr. Murphy’s Irish Gifts is a great place to stop by to purchase green apparel for the holiday.
This year, Sioux Falls is hosting the 41st annual St. Patrick’s Day parade. The parade takes place downtown at 2 p.m., beginning on 13th Street and continuing all the way down Phillips Avenue until 5th Street. The parade is designed to include and interact with the public as various groups ride down the street in Irish themed floats and costumes. Stores and restaurants are all open, welcoming everyone. The public is encouraged to line the streets with chairs to celebrate and indulge in all of the St. Patrick’s Day fun that downtown Sioux Falls has to offer. All proceeds of the parade are donated to Special Olympics and other children’s charities in the Sioux Falls area.
Fife and Drum “St. Patty’s Day bash” To kick off the holiday fun, the El Riad Shrine opens their doors at 11 a.m. on March 14 with a day full of various activities and entertainment. Games and food are provided along with free admission. To close the night off, the Khartum Pipes and Drums enter at 8:30 p.m. to fill the stage with loud drums and bagpipes. The Khartum Pipes and Drums travel down from Canada every year to the Sioux Falls El Riad Shrine to perform and celebrate the great holiday, St. Patrick’s Day, with the city of Sioux Falls.
