The event will offer family-friendly activities such as Irish-themed arts and crafts for kids, children’s films, and a live production by the Beverly Arts Centers’ own children’s theater group.
In addition, this event will feature food, drink, numerous Irish vendors, and live entertainment from bagpipers, Irish dancers, and a host of Irish musicians including The Larkin & Moran Brothers, Character Fleadh, renowned harpist, Barbara Fackler and The Cloonan Family.
The evening will culminate with a performance by Hothouse Flowers, a world-renowned band hailing from Ireland that combines traditional Irish music with influences from soul, gospel and rock. Micheal McDermott will open for Hot House Flowers.
Hosted by the South Side St. Patrick’s Day Parade and the Beverly Arts Center.
CONTESTS
- Irish soda bread contest: Please plan to drop off your entry 30 minutes prior to the contest. Bread must be wrapped in plastic or tin foil and inside a paper bag clearly marked with the baker’s name, address and phone number.
- Irish Idol contest: Participation on a first come, first served basis. Register early to guarantee your spot! Ages 12-16; pick any song the day of the Festival. Prizes awarded to first, second and third place contestants.
- “Lucky Dog” contest (Deadline for submissions is March 6): costume contest with no limit to the type or nature of decoration. Dogs can be in costume, dyed or otherwise decorated. Get creative. No restriction on how your dog is decorated or presented. All dogs must be current with shots and must be leashed before, during and after the contest. Dogs will not be allowed to stay throughout the fest so please be prepared to take Fido home immediately after the contest. Winner will be determined by audience applause and contest is split the pot based on the number of entrants.
- Men in Kilts contest: It’s not time for shorts yet but guys can still show off those great legs in the Men in Kilts contest. Can be authentic or costume, serious or funny – winner will be determined by audience applause and is a split the pot based on the number of entrants. All ages welcome. Must preregister. Space is limited so register early.
- Women in Kilts contest: The guys don’t get to have all the fun. Ladies can also show off their tartans at the Women in Kilts contest. Same rules from the Lads contest apply to the Lasses – authentic or costume, serious or funny – winner to be determined by applause and it’s a split the pot based on the number of entrants. All ages welcome. Must preregister. Space is limited so register early.
To download the South Side Irish Parade Family Fest contest form, Click Here!
TICKETS
Admission (from 11am-4pm): $10 Adults,
$7 Seniors, Free for children under 12
Admission (after 4pm): All tickets $25
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