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.
