2018 Newtown Irish Festival Underway

The 8th annual Newtown Irish Festival will kick off Thursday, March 15 at the Green Parrot and go through the weekend. Festivities include music, food, drinks and dancing.

Admission is $10 per person at the door. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.

Special additions to the menu include corned beef and cabbage, reuben ravioli, and seafood chowder. In the tent, there will be a walk-up taco bar as well as other finger foods. A special Irish breakfast is planned for March 17 and 18. The breakfast menu includes creamed chipped beef, an Irish breakfast sandwich, and bangers and beans.

Entertainment will happen inside the bar, as well as in the outdoor tent. Click here for the entertainment lineup. The Green Parrot is located at 240 N Sycamore St, Newtown.

Bob Kelly from FOX29 paid a visit to the local pub before the festival kicks off. Watch the segment here:

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