Patriot Place to Host 7th Annual Irish Festival Saturday, March 12

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – The luck of the Irish will be shining down on Saturday, March 12, at Patriot Place’s seventh annual Irish Festival. This year’s St. Patrick’s Day celebration begins at 11 a.m. and will feature live performances by Irish musicians and step dancers and free Irish-themed activities for children of all ages.

The Band Devri, a Boston-based band with major ties to Ireland, headlines several live music performances on the main stage located outside of Splitsville Luxury Lanes ™ | Howl at the Moon and Skipjack’s in the North Marketplace.

The day will also feature Irish step dancing performances by The Greene-O’Leary of Needham, Westwood, Milton, and Dedham, the School of Irish dance of The Harney Academy of Walpole, the Dunleavy Shaffer School of Irish Dance of Norwell and the Sullivan School of Irish Dance of Newton.

Throughout the festival, families can enjoy the joys of the Irish culture through face painting stations, a photo booth, a sheep petting area, kids crafts, a caricature artist, sidewalk sales and much more.

“The Irish Festival is one of my favorite events of the year because it gives families a great way to celebrate the Irish culture through music, dancing and a number of free activities,” said Patriot Place General Manager Brian Earley. “I’m looking forward to another fun-filled day as we kick off St. Patrick’s Day celebrations at Patriot Place.”

The Irish Festival will occur rain or shine and headlines a busy day at Patriot Place and Gillette Stadium with the New England Revolution hosting D.C. United in its 2016 home opener at Gillette Stadium (3 p.m. kick) and The Home Show at Patriot Place inside the Empower Field House (Friday, March 11, 2-9 p.m.; Saturday, March 12, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday, March 13, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.). For more information and schedule updates, visit http://www.patriot-place.com.

IRISH FESTIVAL SCHEDULE

TIME EVENT LOCATION

11-11:30 a.m. Harney Academy of Irish Dance Main Stage*

11 a.m. to 2 p.m. AMP 103.3 Radio Street Team Across from Victoria’s Secret

11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Revolution Fan Zone Outside of Red Robin

Eire’s Irish Imports Irish Village**

KIND Snacks Outside of Bar Louie

Face Painting Next to Eastern Mountain Sports

Caricature Artist Outside of Cupcake Charlie’s

Balloon Artist Outside of Life is Good

Sheep Petting Area Across from Victoria’s Secret

Green Screen Shots Next to Artist’s Studio & Gallery

11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The Fenian Sons Band Main Stage*

11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Irish Kids Crafts Irish Village**

Noon to 2 p.m. Pat Patriot & Cheerleaders Appearance North Marketplace

12:30-1 p.m. Sullivan School of Irish Dance Main Stage*

1-2 p.m. Willy O’Wayz Band Main Stage*

1-3p.m. WROL Irish 950A Live Broadcast CBS Scene

2-2:30 p.m. Dunleavy Shaffer School of Irish Dance Main Stage*

2-4 p.m. MIX 104 Street Team Across from Victoria’s Secret

2:30-3 p.m. Green-O’Leary School of Irish Dance Main Stage*

3 p.m. Revolution at D.C. United Gillette Stadium

3-4 p.m. The Band Devri Main Stage*

*-Main Stage is located outside of Splitsville Luxury Lanes™ | Howl at the Moon and Skipjack’s.

**- Irish Village is located between 5 Wits and Red Robin.