St. Patrick's Day, Valley Style

March 13, 4:29 PMPhoenix Events ExaminerFrank Sanchez

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Celebrate St. Patrick's Day just a couple days early as Phoenix will host the biggest Irish Festival in the Valley. Saturday, March 14th bear witness to the 26th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade & Faire presented by . 

The Parade starts at 10 am at 3rd Street and Sheridan, in front of St. Mary's High School. The route will take it south on 3rd Street to Moreland, where the Grand Irish Faire will be at the Irish Cultural Center at Margaret T. Hance Park located at 3rd Street and Moreland.

Both the Parade and Faire will feature Irish bands, bagpipers, Irish themed floats as well ass Irish step dancers. At the Faire itself, see more live entertainment from around the valley, Irish themed food vendors and games and a special kids section. Children will get to enjoy pony rides, a petting zoo and other various games and novelties. 

The Parade is free and entry to the Grand Irish Faire is just $10.00 for anyone over 12, just $1.00 for kids aged 6-12 and free for all kiddos under 6. What better way to kick off your Irish weekend but with a pint of Guinness amid a Grand Irish Festival.