Event Information

 

This years parade theme is celebrate “Silver on the Green”
 

25th Anniversary
St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Irish Faire

The Phoenix St. Patrick's Day Parade began in 1984. 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. The Parade has marching bands, Irish step dancers, bagpipers, police and fire vehicles, government dignitaries, floats, the 2008 Arizona Irish Colleen with her Court and a whole lot more, this years parade is Saturday, March 15, 2008. This year's Grand Marshall is Jimmy O'Connor from County Galway and the Irishperson of the Year is Peter McAvinney from County Monaghan

The Irish Family Faire takes place immediately after the Parade and runs until 5:00p.m. at the Irish Cultural Center which is located in Margaret T. Hance Park at 1106 North Central Ave. in Phoenix. The location is on the west side of Central. The Faire Admission $10.00 for Adults (12 & over), $1.00 for Kids 6 – 12 Kids under 6 FREE! Staging on 3rd street between Thomas and Virginia, de-staging at Hance Park and on East Moreland Street.

 

FREE PARKING at 2600, 2700 & 2800 North Central Ave
Ride the FREE SHUTTLE BUS to the Faire!
Round Trip From 2600 North Central Ave

(Northwest corner of Central & Virginia)
Hours of Operation 11:00 a.m.– 6:00 p.m.

 

The Faire offers food, drink, arts and crafts vendors, entertainment in the form of step dancers and many Irish bands that will entertain you all afternoon on two separate stages. There will also be a great children's area featuring inflatable rides, face painting, pony rides, petting zoo, climbing wall and a separate stage with entertainment geared especially for children. There will also be photo opportunities with St. Patrick himself.

Parade: 10:00 a.m. 3rd Street Virginia south to Hance Park
Faire: 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Hance Park (West side of Central Avenue at Culver)

For more information on the Parade and Faire call 602-280-9221 for Faire information contact Mary Moriarty at the Irish Cultural Center 602-258-0109. For Parade Information contact John Corcoran at (623) 939-1183. What a great way to spend the day! So wear some green! Arrange to meet your friends! Bring the whole family to Third Street between Virginia and Moreland on March 15, 2008 and join in on the fun!