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Top Irish Concerts & Festivals In South Florida

The winter is always the most pleasant time of the year to have fun in South Florida, and with the wide variety of outdoor and indoor venues and activities that are located throughout the area, residents and tourists alike enjoy having so much to do. St. Patrick's Day triggers the party atmosphere, and there are plenty of festivals and concerts taking place throughout South Florida to get that party started.
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Maguires Hill 16 St. Patrick's Day Festival

535 North Andrews Ave.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
(954) 764-4453
maguireshill16.com

Date: Thursday, March 17th, 2016 from 8:00 a.m.

Bagpipers and bands are making their way to Maguires Hill 16 at the crack of dawn to begin celebrating at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 17, 2016. This traditional Irish pub and restaurant is well-known throughout South Florida as one of the oldest Irish pubs in the area. The festival is going to be so big that you will not be able to miss the huge tent harboring live music, plenty of food and drink and a lot of surprises in store for you. Maguires Hill 16 is definitely the place to be for all the exciting activities set to take place.

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Fort Lauderdale St. Patrick's Parade & Festival

Huizenga Plaza
Streets of Downtown Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
(954) 463-3372
www.fortlauderdalestpatricksday.com

Date: Saturday, March 14, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Put on your finest pair of green jeans and don't forget your green beads. The Fort Lauderdale St. Patrick's Parade & Festival is the perfect way to explore Ireland without ever leaving the beauty of South Florida. This year, the parade has a surprise in store. The Wells Fargo Stagecoach is planning on participating in the parade with an authentic stagecoach driven by graceful and sleek horses. There is no better way to contribute to local businesses and support our local economy than by coming out and being a part of this annual tradition.

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Bluegrass Jam Sessions

The Field Irish Pub & Eatery
3281 Griffin Road
Dania Beach, FL 33312
(954) 964-5979
thefieldfl.com/music

Date: Sunday, March 13, 2016 beginning at 4:00 p.m.

Going back to your Irish roots is easily accomplished once you enter the very popular The Field Irish Pub & Eatery. If you are musically inclined or just enjoy listening and relaxing to the sounds of bluegrass music, March 13th is a date to put on your calendar. This is the perfect way to start a new week and celebrate St. Patrick's Day in true fashion. On this particular Sunday, bring an acoustic instrument and jam along with many others as you discover new tunes and make new friends.

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The Coral Gables St. Patrick's Day Festival

Fred B. Hartnett Ponce de Leon Circle Park
2800 Ponce de Leon Blvd.
Coral Gables, FL 33134
www.emeraldsocietysfl.com

Date: Saturday, March 12, 2016 from noon to 6:00 p.m.

Mark those calendars because Coral Gables is painting the town green with its 37th Annual St. Patrick's Day Festival, thanks to the generous sponsorship of The South Florida Emerald Society. Come hungry and wash it down with authentic Irish coffee or a mug of Irish beer. There will be live entertainment featuring the sounds of The Patty Kelleghan Band and the St. Andrews Pipe & Drum Band, along with other talented bands and artists. Keep the kids happy with the giant slide, let them try their skills at rock climbing and then ride the merry-go-round and head to the bounce house.

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Hollywood St. Patrick's Day Parade & Festival

Hollywood Blvd. & Harrison St.
Hollywood, FL 33020
(954) 921-3404
www.stpatricksparade.com

Date: Sunday, March 13, 2016 from noon to 6:00 p.m.

Downtown Hollywood will delight in green as far as the eye can see with the 18th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade & Festival. The New York Police Department Emerald Society Pipes & Drums plan on participating this year. Once the parade makes its way to the end of the route, the live entertainment begins with a UV-U2 Tribute show. Kids will be led by the
leprechauns to Hollywood's Anniversary Park transformed into a fantasy land with arts and crafts for all ages. There will be plenty of traditional Irish food and a lot of green drinks.

A longtime resident of Palm Beach County in South Florida, Hope Wilkos divides her passions between writing, fashion and scuba diving. With the gift of self-expression, Hope has used her writing skills to cover memorable events over the last five years and share that thrill and accomplishment with her readers. To achieve your goals, Hope strongly believes that you must "Follow Your Dream."

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