27th Annual St Patrick’s Day Parade FEATURING THE ORIGINAL IRISH FAMILY FAIRE!
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Date: 03/13/2010
Time: 10:00 am - No Info
Parade starts on 3rd Street from Thomas to Virginia
* Route: 3rd Street south from Virginia to Moreland, concluding at Margaret T. Hance Park and The Irish Cultural Center.
The Irish Cultural Center is located at 1106 N Central Avenue, in Phoenix, on Central between McDowell & Roosevelt.
DON’T MISS THE FAIRE! Tickets are only $10 for adults, $1 for kids 6-12 and kids under 6, FREE!
FREE Parking at the garages at 2600, 2700 and 2800 N Central Ave just south of Thomas entrance on First Avenue
There is also FREE shuttle service ROUND TRIP from the parking garage located at 2600 N Central, NWC Central and Virginia.
TAKE THE METRO LIGHT RAIL TO THE ROOSEVELT STOP AND WALK JUST ONE SHORT BLOCK TO THE FAIRE GATE!
Phoenix - On Saturday, March 13, 2010 the Phoenix St Patrick’s Day Parade Committee will host Arizona’s 27th annual, original downtown parade and Irish Family Faire!
A crowd of over 50,000 spectators will line 3rd Street, and afterward at the FAIRE enjoy live entertainment, featuring two full stages of Irish music, Irish step dancing, and bagpipers at the Irish Family Faire! Research family roots, check out the Irish crafts & merchandise, and drop by the food court featuring lots of Irish grub and Guinness beer!
This year's Grand Marshall is Sister Raphael Quinn, Principal of Sts Simon & Jude School in Phoenix. Our Irish Persons of the Year are Sandy & Harry Carroll.
The Irish Family Faire takes place immediately after the Parade and runs until 5:00pm at the Irish Cultural Center which is located in Margaret T. Hance Park at 1106 North Central Ave in Phoenix.
This is a bit o’ fantastic fun for the whole family, so bring the wee lads and lassies…there’s a children’s area just for them including face painting, a petting zoo, and lots of games and activities!
For more information call 602.280.9221 or visit us on the web www.phxirish.org.
History ~ The Phoenix St Patrick's Day Parade began in 1983. Its purpose is to preserve and enhance the heritage and traditions of the Irish Culture as well as share that culture with the citizens of Arizona.
This year will be the 27th Anniversary. The Parade has marching bands, Irish step dancers, bagpipers, police and fire vehicles, government dignitaries, floats, the 2010 Arizona Irish Colleen with her court and a whole lot more.
Saint Patrick's Day has come to be associated with everything Irish: anything green and orange, shamrocks and luck. Most importantly, to those who celebrate its intended meaning, St Patrick's Day is a traditional day for spiritual renewal and offering prayers for missionaries worldwide.
So, why is it celebrated on March 17th? One theory is that that is the day St Patrick died. Since the holiday began in Ireland, it is believed that as the Irish spread out around the world, they took with them their history and celebrations. The biggest observance of all is, of course, in Ireland. With the exception of restaurants and pubs, almost all businesses close on March 17th. Being a religious holiday as well, many Irish attend mass, where March 17th is the traditional day for offering prayers for missionaries before the serious celebration begins.
In America cities with a large Irish population like Phoenix, St Patrick's Day is a very big deal. Big cities and small towns alike celebrate with parades, "wearing the green", music and songs, Irish food and drink, and activities for kids such as crafts, coloring and games. Some communities even go so far as to dye rivers or streams green!
Location: Irish Cultural Center
Address: 1106 N Central Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85004
Get driving directions »
Website:
http://www.phxirish.org
Contact name: Phoenix St Patrick’s Day Parade & Faire Committee
Phone: 602-280-9221 |
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