St. Patricks Day Parade and Faire
Phoenix, Arizona, USA
Mid MarchDescription
St. Patrick’s Day Parade Celebrates 30th Anniversary The 30th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade starts at 10 a.m. March 16 at Third and Sheridan Streets (south of Thomas Road) and moves south to McDowell Road. The event features Irish dancers, bagpipers, the 2013 Arizona Irish Colleen and more. The parade is partnering with Ireland. The theme is “The Gathering 2013: Back to our roots and traditions.” Irish-born Bob Smith, president and CEO of Alliance Beverage Distributing Company, is the parade grand marshal. Mary Moriarty and her husband, Jack, are Irish Persons of the Year. The Irish Faire, a family event with Irish music, dancers, food, and crafters, starts at 10 a.m. in Margaret Hance Park, adjacent to the Irish Cultural Center, 1106 N. Central Ave. The new McClelland Irish Library features the famous “Fighting Irishmen” boxing exhibit through May.
Venue
Irish Cultural Center
Directions
Parade starts at Third Street and Sheridan Street
Times
10:00 am- 5:00 pm
Admission & Parking
Parade Free - Fair $10 adults 13 and older $8 military and seniors, free children 12 and yougner
Website
http://www.phxirish.org
Infophone
602--280-9221
Email
dtropiano@cox.net