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The St. Patrick’s Day Committee Inc. once again is producing Miami-Dade’s largest St. Patrick’s Festival on Saturday, Mar. 9, from noon to 6 p.m., at 11919 SW 56 St. (German American Social Club).
There will be bagpipers, a U-2 Tribute Band, Irish music, the St. Andrews Pipe & Drum Band, dancers, food, a variety of crafts, a giant slide and loads of fun. It is open free to the public.
The 42nd annual St. Patrick’s Day Festival will feature a host of entertainers for all ages including the U2 Tribute band, Wide Awake; Paddy Kelleghan, and the St. Andrews Pipe and Drum Band. There will be a full range of arts and crafts for sale, face painting for kids of all ages, a variety of Irish and other kinds of food, beer and a full bar.
The overarching sponsor, Williamson Automotive Group, returns to the festival and will feature several 2024 vehicles. A representative from the Miami-based Consulate of Ireland will be introduced as well as other public officials.
In addition, Irish dancers from the Breffni Academy of Dance will provide the finest Irish stepping. There will be the Miss Colleen Pageant which invites little lassies ages 4-14 to be presented on stage. For families with children, they can enjoy the giant slide and rock-climbing wall for free.
The St. Patrick’s Day Committee Inc. has combined family-oriented entertainment and a variety of palate-pleasing delights such as traditional corned beef and cabbage sandwiches, Irish soda bread, and whiskey cakes as well as a wide array of spirits and other beverages. Come shopping for Irish crafts, jewelry, jams, plants, honey and other unique items for sale by high quality vendors.
For 42 years, the St. Patrick’s Day Committee Inc. has organized a St. Patrick’s Day Parade or festival which is held on the Saturday before St. Patrick’s Day.
The event is produced by the St. Patrick’s Day Committee Inc. with the support of our overarching sponsor Williamson Cadillac and Buick/GMC; the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and the Board of County Commissioners.
For more information, visit the website at http://emeraldsocietysfl.com/st-patricks-day-festival.
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