Tag: St. Patrick’s Day
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St. Patrick’s Day Parade returns to Freehold for first time since 2019
FREEHOLD — More than a decade ago, Freehold Borough was able to proclaim it had “the shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade in the state.” Traveling just one block along Main Street, the parade now marches along the entire length of the downtown area, from McLean Street to Elks Point. The Freehold Borough Arts Council’s Freehold…
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After a year hiatus, St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Woodbridge is back on
WOODBRIDGE – For Charles Kenny, the honor of serving as grand marshal of the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Woodbridge is about enjoying time with family. “My mother and father, especially my mother, loved the parade and enjoyed this time of year,” he said, recalling parties at the family home with Irish music playing.…
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Woodbridge officials to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with flag raising on March 14
The American Irish Association of Woodbridge will host St. Patrick’s Day ceremonies with the symbolic raising of the national flag of Ireland and a rendition of the Irish national anthem to the salute of traditional Irish bagpipes at 9 a.m. March 14 outside of Woodbridge Town Hall, 1 Main St., at the flag pole. The…
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Historian takes look at old Hollywood film in Ireland on St. Patrick’s Day
Theater historian John Kenrick pulls back the curtain on “The Quiet Man: Hollywood’s Valentine to Ireland” at 1:30 p.m. on March 17 at the Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County, 1775 Oak Tree Road, Edison. Kenrick is an American author, teacher and film historian. He is an adjunct teacher of musical history at New York…
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Our Lady of Peace Knights to hold St. Patrick’s Day celebration
Our Lady of Peace Knights of Columbus Council 9199 of Fords is sponsoring a St. Patrick’s Day celebration from 1-5 p.m. on March 17 in the OLP Parish Center, 25 Franklin Ave., Edison. The festivities include Irish music. The menu includes corned beef, cabbage, Irish soda bread, salad, soda, bottled water, coffee and desserts. BYO…
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St. Patrick’s parade returns to Freehold
FREEHOLD – DowntownFreehold.com’s Irish Week will culminate with the Freehold Borough Arts Council (FBAC) St. Patrick’s Parade on March 17. The parade will begin at noon at West Main and McLean streets. The marchers will proceed down West Main Street to East Main Street. The parade will end at Freehold Elks Lodge 1454 at Elks…
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North Brunswick Senior Center to hold trip to see ‘Irish Cabaret’
The North Brunswick Senior Center will sponsor a trip to see “Irish Cabaret” at the Hunterdon Hills Playhouse in Hampton on March 15. Bus departs at 9:45 a.m. from the senior center, 15 Linwood Place, North Brunswick. Cost for lunch, show and transportation is $68 per person. Sponsored by the Friends of the North Brunswick…
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South Brunswick Senior Center to hold St. Patrick’s Day party
The South Brunswick Senior will hold its annual St. Patrick Day celebration beginning at 11:15 a.m. on March 14 at the center, 540 Ridge Road, Monmouth Junction section of South Brunswick. A St. Patty’s themed lunch will be served at a cost of $2.25. Following at 12:15 p.m. will be music by Joe Grillo. Attendees are encouraged…
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Singer, harpist to present Irish music concert at Saint Mary’s
Music at Saint Mary’s presents an Irish Music afternoon with singer Sara McCabe and harpist Merynda Adams at 3 p.m. on March 17 at Saint Mary Church, 256 Augusta St., South Amboy. Free admission is $15. A wine and cheese reception will follow the concert. For more information, call 732-857-0202.