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SUMMARY:St. Patrick's Day Parade
DESCRIPTION:Saint Patrick’s Parade\nPortland\, Maine – March 15\, 2026. The Saint Patrick’s Parade by the Irish American Club of Maine will be held this year on Commercial Street in Portland. \nThe parade starts at Noon on Sunday\, March 15th\, beginning at the Portland Fish Pier parking lot on the corner of Center Street and Commercial Street. The parade proceeds east along Commercial Street\, ending at the reviewing stand at Bell Buoy Park between RiRa Irish Restaurant and the Casco Bay Parking Garage by Franklin Street. \nThe parade features the Claddagh Mhor Pipe Band\, the Dunlap Highland Band\, and the Stillson School of Irish Dance (who will be doing a short performance in front of RiRa at the end of the parade). Other participants include the Maine Irish Heritage Center and Portland Gaelic Athletic Association. They will be joined by\, among others\, mascots from local teams and companies\, superheroes\, local dignitaries\, public safety representatives\, and the Irish American Club Parade of Flags. \nSpecial guest marchers will be the Grand Marshal—Portland Fire Chief Chad Johnston\, Maine Maritime Academy from Castine\, Maine\, along with Saint Patrick himself. \nThe Irish American Club of Maine was founded in 1973 and has preserved and promoted Irish-American culture\, history\, and community in Maine for over 50 years. In addition to the parade\, the Club offers céilís with live music\, Irish language lessons\, and opportunities for cultural travel. \nFor more information on the organization\, please visit irishofmaine.org or email club2@irishofmaine.org \nWant to march with the MIHC?\nWe’d love to have you! Meet us at our float at the Portland Fish Pier at 11am on Sunday March 15th! For more information\, please email volunteer@maineirish.com!
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LOCATION:Commercial Street\, Commercial Street\, Portland\, ME\, 04102\, United States
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SUMMARY:St. Patrick's Day Celebration at the Maine Irish Heritage Center
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, March 15th\n1pm-4pm\n\nJoin us after the IAC St. Patrick’s Day Parade over at the Maine Irish Heritage Center for a sham-rocking good time! \nCelebrate St. Patrick’s Day with music\, dance\, food\, and family-friendly fun at the Maine Irish Heritage Center! This annual community celebration brings together traditional Irish culture\, local performers\, and festive activities for all ages inside our historic building. \nEvent Schedule\n1:00–3:00 PM – Live music with Jim Sharkey\n2:00–2:30 PM – Photo opportunities with Saint Patrick\n3:00–3:45 PM – Performance by Stillson School of Irish Dance\n3:45–4:00 PM – Raffle winners announced \n(times subject to change) \nAvailable Throughout the Event\n\nTraditional Irish Bake Sale – Enjoy a selection of homemade Irish and Irish-inspired treats prepared by community volunteers\, including breads\, sweets\, and seasonal favorites. Items will be available for purchase while supplies last.\nBar Serving Irish Classics – The bar will feature a curated menu of Irish beer\, cider\, and Irish Coffee\, along with non-alcoholic options.\nBook and Rummage Sale in the Library – Browse a wide assortment of gently used books\, Irish literature\, music\, and unique finds. Proceeds support ongoing programs\, archives\, and preservation efforts.\nKids’ Crafts and Activities With Jennifer Comeau – Family-friendly craft stations and hands-on activities designed to introduce children to Irish culture through creativity and play.\nGuided Sanctuary Tours – Step inside the historic sanctuary for informal tours highlighting the building’s architecture\, history\, and its role in Portland’s Irish community.\n\nCheck out our Food Trucks!\nNoble BBQ\nServing slow-smoked meats and classic barbecue sides\, Noble BBQ brings bold flavors and hearty comfort food perfect for a winter celebration. Learn more: noblepizzaandbbq.com \nCheese the Day\nOffering gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches with creative combinations\, plus vegetarian-friendly options and warm comfort-food favorites. Learn more: www.cheesethedayme.com \nFred’s Fried Dough\nFreshly made fried dough served hot with a variety of sweet toppings\, delivering a classic festival treat for all ages. Learn more: www.facebook.com/fredsfrieddough/ \nPlot Twist Pretzels\nHandcrafted soft pretzels with both savory and sweet flavor twists\, paired with house-made dips and sauces. Learn more: www.facebook.com/plottwistpretzels/ \n \nMore about our Kids Corner with Jen Comeau!\nAuthor\, Songwriter\, and Storyteller Jennifer Comeau is excited to read and lead a call-and-response song from her children’s book\, “The Inside of ME\,” which features nine special outdoor places in Maine. She also has a crafty game she wants to share: Create Me a Story\, where families or groups draw 3 characters\, 2 places\, and 3 objects. Using these prompts\, together\, they create a story! Expect laughter\, props\, mischief\, broken rules\, and always a “happily ever after” ending!\n\n\nAbout Jennifer:\n\nOf Irish descent\, anything connected with creativity\, storytelling\, singing\, and laughter is Jennifer Comeau’s jam. She inspires humans big and small to remember their connection with the rest of the natural world. A certified Forest Therapy Guide\, singer-songwriter\, and author-speaker\, Jen is published in four anthologies. Her children’s book\, “The Inside of ME” won a Nautilus Gold for Books that Change the World and received a 5-star rating from Reader Views. Her debut novel\, A Moon in All Things—a heroine’s journey to reclaim the old nature ways—[2025 12Willows Press]—was a finalist in the Independent Author Network’s Best Book of the Year contest and received 5 stars from IndieReader Reviewhouse. Jen has produced two albums of original music. \nWebsite: www.jennifercomeau.com Email: jen@jennifercomeau.com \n\n  \n  \n  \nJoin us for an afternoon of music\, tradition\, and community as we celebrate Irish heritage together. This event is family-friendly and open to all. \n  \nFor more information on the parade\, click HERE!
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LOCATION:Maine Irish Heritage Center\, 34 Gray St\, Portland\, ME\, 04102\, United States
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