Catch up on what you missed on campus during SU’s spring break
Syracuse University students enjoyed a reprieve from academic classes last week. While students scattered to vacation spots, community members were lively with concerts and celebrations alike. Maxine Brackbill | Senior Staff Photographer
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While Syracuse University students might’ve returned home or set out on vacation last week, the city of Syracuse was still bustling with concerts, St. Patrick’s Day celebrations and other events.
The Daily Orange will catch you up on what you missed in Syracuse over break.
Lots of Celtic celebrations took place in Syracuse for St. Patrick’s Day. With a strong Irish presence, Syracuse’s St. Patrick’s Parade celebrates the city’s history and Irish-American culture. This year’s parade kicked off last Saturday at noon. Though it was a windy day, locals embraced a record-high temperature of 69 degrees, according to weather data from syracuse.com.
Kitty Hoynes Irish Pub and the Marriott Syracuse Downtown both hosted guests before the parade started, with some arriving as early as 7:30 a.m. to kick off the day’s festivities. Paradegoers made their way down S. Salina Street in the warm weather to also recognize 315 Day, celebrated on March 15 to recognize Syracuse’s area code.
Also for 315 Day, 95X radio station and Home Team Pub hosted an all-day 315 Day celebration at Middle Ages Beer Hall this past Saturday. This celebratory event for central New York included local live music, food trucks, art and vendors.
The 20th Annual Tipperary Hill Shamrock Run started its four-mile run at 11 a.m. on Saturday, too. The neighborhood also held a Kids Fun Run beforehand.
Runners passed historic landmarks, parks and churches in the Tipp Hill neighborhood. The Neighborhood Association Race Committee designed the course, which is USA Track and Field-certified, with input from runners.
Tipp Hill wasn’t the only place that hosted a run over break. In celebration of Pi Day last Friday, Jammer’s Sports Bar and Restaurant also held a 5K run. All participants received a 4-inch homemade pie, a “Run For Pi” shirt, a medal and a certificate. Jammer’s also held a pizza “pi” party after the race.
Even if you were soaking up spring break sun away from Syracuse, the city was still lively with local celebrations outside of SU.
