Miss Shamrock

Each year, the St. Patrick’s Association invites Irish women 21 and over to join the sisterhood of Shamrock Princesses and run to be Miss Shamrock, our Queen of Green and our annual Association representative. Miss Shamrock is an ambassador and representative of St. Paul’s Irish community and culture. She is someone who is excited to experience all that it means to be Irish and shares it with those around her. 

  • For six weeks leading up to St. Patrick’s Day, the Shamrock Princesses fundraise, sell commemorative buttons, volunteer in the community, and spread Irish cheer throughout the Twin Cities, all while promoting our mission! The Association votes and chooses our Miss Shamrock from this pool of princesses based on various criteria. The princesses and Miss Shamrock spend the remainder of the year visiting area parades and festivals promoting our parade, and inspiring Irish women and future Shamrock Princesses to give back to their community and celebrate their heritage. 

2025 Miss Shamrock:
Mary Fischer

Mary Fischer is a lifelong St. Paul resident who has been attending the city’s St. Patrick’s Day parade since she was little, always dreaming of the day she’d wear the crown. Now, as a dedicated student, scientist, and community leader, she is honored to represent St. Paul’s Irish heritage and spirit.

Mary’s Irish roots trace back to the Great Famine, when her ancestors immigrated to America. She carries that history forward with pride, embodying the resilience, warmth, and fun-loving spirit of the Irish.

An accomplished scholar, Mary is currently pursuing her studies at Oregon State University online while staying deeply involved in St. Paul. She has spent three summers working in conservation at Rainbow Tree Care (recently earning a promotion to manager!) and even traveled to Reykjavik, Iceland, to study wildlife behavior. Her passion for science led her to conduct research on antibiotic resistance, which she presented at the University of St. Thomas Biology Research Symposium.

Beyond academics, Mary is a dedicated volunteer, giving her time to Purple Playground, a nonprofit that helps young musicians explore Minnesota’s rich musical legacy. She also spent two years as a reporter and photographer for TommieMedia, her university’s international news source.

With her big heart, joyful energy, and unstoppable enthusiasm, Mary is honored to serve as Miss Shamrock. She is excited to spend the year celebrating St. Paul’s Irish spirit, promoting goodwill, and giving back to the city that shaped her.