39th Annual Smilin’ Irishman Contest
Are ya ready for a fight, Lads? Chicago Rules!
No holds barred, anything goes!
Bring it on! The 2025 Smiling Irishman Contest is upon us! And the Sons are rallying around candidate, Chris Hodgetts, who will take on the rest of San Diego’s Irish organizations in a no-holds barred, Chicago-styled “vote early and vote often” contest to repeat as the top fund raiser for the St. Patrick’s Day parade.
Food and plenty of libations will be available while the contestants compete with their best Irish jokes, singing, and whiskey tasting skills, so bring your dollars and CAST YOUR VOTES FOR Chris “the Crusher” Hodgetts!
$20/single admission in advance | $25/couple admission in advance
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$25/single admisission at the door | $30/couple admission at the door
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Venmo: @FriendlySons-StPatrick (memo SIC)
Benefiting the 2025 San Diego St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Irish Festival