Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade Fundraiser is on Sun. Feb. 9th

DANBURY, CT — It's that time of year again—the time to break out your best green and plaid threads and experience the sights and sounds of the Emerald Isle right here in Danbury! The annual Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade Fundraiser will be held on Sunday, Feb. 9th from 1:00 – 6:00 p.m. at Molly Darcy's, 39 Mill Plain Rd. Danbury. Celtic Cross Pipes & Drums, Patrick Hearty of Mighty Ploughboys, Steve O'Tree & Friends and Highland Rovers will be playing traditional Irish songs.

Irish dancers from three local schools will perform including Danbury's own Thorne Academy of Irish Dance, Newtown's Ashurst Academy, and Bethel-based Doherty-Petri School of Irish Dance.

Entry to the event is $15 which includes nonstop live entertainment, a delicious Irish buffet and a chance to win raffle tickets from sponsors The Ridgefield Playhouse, The Prospector Theater, and Danbury's Palace Theater. UK Gourmet donated a food basket to be raffled that is valued at over $150. The prize details are as follows:

The Ridgefield Playhouse:

Win 2 tickets to Celtic Band "Altan," at The Ridgefield Playhouse on February 26th at 8pm. With their beautifully crafted award-winning recordings, ranging dynamically from the most tender old Irish songs all the way to vibrant reels and jigs, Altan is regarded by many as the world's finest traditional Irish band! Click here for tickets or call The Ridgefield Playhouse box office at 203.438.5795. The Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge · Ridgefield, CT. www.ridgefieldplayhouse.org
The Prospector Theater:

Win 2 tickets to a movie of your choosing at The Prospector Theater in Ridgefield. This 4–screen theater features current films from dramas to action flicks, plus a concession stand. The Prospector Theater is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to providing meaningful employment to people with disabilities through the operation of a first-run movie theater. Employees of the Theater are known as "Prospects," and are encouraged to sparkle, shine, and transform their passions into professions. The Prospector Theater is located at 25 Prospect St, Ridgefield, CT. (203) 438-0136.

Danbury's Palace Theater:

Win 2 tickets to see Irish comedian George Casey at The Palace Danbury Theatre on Saturday March 7, 2020 at 7:30PM. From County Clare to comedy, George Casey brings BIG laughs from beginning to end. The Palace Theater is located at 165 Main Street,Danbury, CT. For more information call 203-794-9944, carol@thepalacedanbury.com. www.thepalacedanbury.com
Danbury Hat Tricks:

Win tickets to see The Danbury Hat Tricks hockey team at the Danbury Ice Arena, 1 Independence Way, Danbury. For more information about the Danbury Hat Tricks, visit their website.
In addition to raffle tickets for sale for as low as $2 each, parade t-shirts will be for sale for $20 each. There will also be a 50/50 raffle with all proceeds being donated to the Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade.

The St. Patrick's Day Parade Benefit Concert will be held on Sunday, March 22, 2020 from 1:00-6:00 p.m. at Molly Darcy's, 39 Mill Plain Rd., Danbury. Please contact Parade Co-Chairs Wendy Mitchell or Kevin Hearty for sponsor levels and details: Wendy Mitchell: (203) 501-7424, Kevin Hearty: (203) 746-2212 or email DanburyIrish@gmail.com.

The 25th Annual Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade will be held on Sunday, March 22, 2020. The parade steps off that day in front of St. Peter Church on Main St. in Danbury at 2:00 p.m., turns onto West St., continues on to Lake Ave. and ends at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center (GDICC) where there will be live Irish music, dancing, food and fun! Families are invited into the Heritage Room at the GDICC for the post-parade party. Corned beef sandwiches and/or Shepard's Pie will be available for sale.