HopCat is presenting the 11th annual Irish On Ionia, which is Michigan’s largest St. Patrick’s Day street festival. The festival will take place on Saturday, March 16, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Ionia Avenue in downtown Grand Rapids. There will be two stages with various types of entertainment throughout the day, including live music, dance, street performances, and high-energy DJs. Popular bands such as Belfast Gin, Ironwood, Leprecons, and Stone Clover will perform live, while SNBNY, Slim Tim, VanHekken, Jodi Dro, Colin Chaos, Konundrum, and more will feature on the DJ stage. Irish-inspired and local food trucks, Irish beer, green beer, local craft beer, canned cocktails, and non-alcoholic drinks will be available under heated tents.
“On behalf of HopCat, we are beyond excited to invite everyone to Irish On Ionia 2024. After the historic snowfall last year, we are manifesting sunshine this year,” said HopCat Brand Manager Michele Ary. “The day will be filled with fantastic music, performances, and an atmosphere that radiates the spirit of celebration. Let’s paint Grand Rapids green and make Irish On Ionia 2024 a memorable celebration.”
Irish On Ionia is an event that will take place across three city blocks extending from Fulton to Oakes along Ionia and from Ionia to Commerce across Weston. HopCat, one of the event’s participants, will continue its zero-waste policy, which was first implemented in 2014, by making use of biodegradable products. This will ensure that almost all the waste generated at Irish On Ionia is diverted from local landfills.
