Politics & Government
An Annual Tradition: Congressman Gerry Connolly's St. Patrick's Day Fete in 22nd Year
Annual event started out in 1995 at the congressman's home with fewer than 100 and now attracts more than 1,000 each year at Kena Temple.
PHOTO: Congressman Gerry Connolly talks to a crowd gathered at annual St. Patrick’s Day Fete in this photo from a previous year; Patch archive photo
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FAIRFAX, VA -- Corned beef. Cabbage. Music, dancing, and politics. That’s right, it’s almost time for Congressman Gerry Connolly’s 22nd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Fete.
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Connolly and wife Smitty hosted their first St. Patrick’s Day Fete at their home in 1995. Since then, the gathering of neighbors, friends, and supporters has grown from fewer than 100 to more than 1,000 attendees and this year will be bigger and better than ever, the Congressman promises.
“This is my favorite day of the year, and I want you to celebrate with me,” Connolly notes on his invite. “Join us on Thursday, March 17, from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Kena Temple on Arlington Boulevard in Fairfax for the festivities and to help raise money for my re-election campaign. Tickets start at $40 for a full Irish dinner, drinks, and music. Whether you have joined us before or you’re a first-time attendee, we look forward to seeing you and your family there!”
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Ready for that corned beef and cabbage? Tickets to the event are available online here.
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