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Local Living: A look at some of the events canceled due to Coronavirus concerns

From St Pats in Five Points to The Cup - Here's a list of some events that are canceled or postponed
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– There is a big line up of local events that are being impacted due to concerns over the coronavirus. One of the Midlands largest events, the annual St. Pats Festival in Five Points, has been postponed. Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin says he and the Five Points Merchants Association agreed with the decision and that it will be…
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St. Pats in Five Points, going green this weekend

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Get your lucky charms and shamrocks ready because Five Points has officially kicked off St Patrick’s day festivities. Food, fun, bands and plenty of green will be a part of the landscape in Five Points this Saturday. This is the 37th year for the event. According to organizers, this is the Midlands’ largest annual street festival and…
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Lyft will offer free rides in South Carolina on St. Patrick’s Day

Rochelle Dean,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The luck of the Irish will be smiling on Five Points this weekend as they gear up for their 37th annual St. Patrick’s Day festival. The eyes of the law may not be smiling on you if you choose to drink and drive. According to http://smartwise.com South Carolina has the second highest rate of impaired driving…
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St Pats in Five Points Preps: The Fountain is Green

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Get your lucky charms and shamrocks ready because Five Points has officially kicked off St Patrick’s day festivities, with the annual fountain dyeing. Dyeing the fountain green is a tradition that marks the kick-off to the official St Pat’s in Five Points celebration. The annual concert and festival is set for next Saturday, March 16, 2019. For…
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St. Pat’s in Five Points Festival Line-Up

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Are you ready to go green? The annual St Patrick’s day Festival in Five Points is ready for another year of fun and food and music. The festival is Saturday, March 17, 2018 from 9am to 7pm. Here is the schedule and festival information as posted by St Pats in Five Points organizers: SCHEDULE: 7:30 a.m.                     Get to…
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Events: Going Green in Five Points and Indie Grits

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Saturday everyone will be a little Irish for the 36th annual St. Pat’s Festival in Five Points. You have a chance to party with 30 thousand of your closest friends as 25 bands rock six stages. The parade starts at 10am Saturday morning on Devine Street. Here is the schedule and festival information as posted by St Pats…
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Park and Ride Information for St Pat’s in Five Points

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Looking to park and get around safely in Five Points this weekend during the annual St. Pat’s festival? Organizers are offering free shuttle transportation. Here is information provided from festival organizers: Free Shuttles run approximately every 20 minutes, and drop off at Blossom Street near one of the entrance gates. FREE SHUTTLE PICK UP LOCATIONS Lincoln St. Garage (across from…
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St. Pats Festival in Five Points This Weekend

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The luck of the Irish is sure to be with Five Points Festival goers this weekend. The annual St Patrick’s day Festival in Five Points is gearing up for another year of fun and food and music. The festival is set for Saturday, March 17, 2018 from 9am to 7pm. Here is a schedule of events from St…