Fort Lauderdale St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival – March 13
It’s back! Put on your green and join us on March 13, 2010 for the Fort Lauderdale St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival! The Parade will feature marching bands, pipe and drum bands, street performers, classic automobiles, and floats of all shapes and sizes! The Festival will include cultural games and events, such as sheep herding, currach racing and hurling, as well as live music, entertainment, and dance performances. A special children’s area will feature games, storytelling, amusements, delicious treats, contests and other activities. Additional highlights include historical education and ancestry areas, trivia, cooking demonstrations, authentic Irish cuisine and much more!
Headed out for St. Patty’s Day? Get gift certificates to local restaurants: Mickey Byrnes, Carolina Ale House, Barrett’s Sly Fox, Briny Riverfront, Muddy Waters, and Landlubber’s. Get $30 gift certificates for $15 and more. Use promo code PATTY10 for an extra 10 percent off by clicking here to visit www.premierdiningflorida.com.
Friday, March 12, 2010
Street Striping – Noon
Huizenga Plaza (Andrews Avenue and Las Olas Boulevard)
Join us for an early celebration as Mayor John P. “Jack” Seiler ceremoniously paints a green stripe marking the much-anticipated parade route!
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Festival – 11:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m
Huizenga Plaza (Andrews Avenue and Las Olas Boulevard) and along the Riverwalk to Riverfront
Parade – 2:00 to 3:30 p.m.
Along Las Olas Boulevard from S.E. 8th Avenue to Andrews Avenue
For more information, please call 954-828-5985 or visit www.ftlaudirishfest.com or www.fortlauderdale.gov.
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Posted by Andrea Freygang
on Feb 9 2010. Filed under Broward County, Culture, Events, Families, Fort Lauderdale, Holiday, Local news, Music, Recreation.
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