Arts & Entertainment

Newtown Irish Festival to Begin March 15

The Newtown Irish Festival will feature live music, Irish dancing, traditional Irish food and more.

The Third Annual Newtown Irish Festival will be held March 15 to 17 at the Green Parrot. It will feature live music, Irish dancing, traditional Irish food and more.

The Irish Festival will begin noon on March 15 and will continue through St. Patrick’s Day. According to organizers, there will also be a pre-festival party on March 14 at 8 p.m. featuring Irish singer/songwriter Ray Coleman.

The festival will feature an outdoor tent for live music. Performers include: Boys of County Bucks, Clancy’s Pistols, Loose Leaf Trio, Ian Gallagher, Class A Kings, The Seven Band The Zone, Dean Street Duo, and headliners The Naturals and Modern Bliss. DJ Johnny Bones will be spinning hits in the pub.

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Irish step-dancing will be performed on the patio by Rince Ri Irish Dance, Fitzpatrick Irish Dancers and Nicholl School of Irish Dance.

The Green Parrot will serve traditional Irish food, like corned beef and cabbage and shepherd’s pie.

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For more information, visit the Green Parrot on Facebook or call 215-504-PARROT.


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