TRADITIONS
ST. PATRICK’S DAY
It’s hard to believe at one time that Kelly’s was closed during this highly celebrated holiday for fear of overcrowding. Today, people of all ages, nationalities, and backgrounds pack into the bar with one goal - a shamrockin’ good time, which, for most, includes perhaps a few too many pints.
IOWA STATE HEADQUARTERS
In the early 1980s, a group of devoted Iowa State fans were in Kelly’s the night before the Big Eight basketball tournament. They had such a great time, they decided to send out flyers to fellow Cyclones the following year announcing Kelly’s as the place to kick off the tournament. The tradition has carried on and grown with every passing year.
PHILANTHROPY
In the spirit of giving that our founder Randal Kelly instilled in his family and friends, we have three major annual fundraisers: The Shillelagh Golf Tournament, our Christmas Party, and St. Patrick’s Day. The main beneficiaries of these efforts are The Aidan Project and The Down Syndrome Guild of Greater Kansas City. We also co-host a yearly dance for adults with Down Syndome along with our friends at Down Syndome Innovations!