The Parade of Shamrocks will be presented live in the streets of Historic Downtown Bethlehem March 14 at 1 p.m. by the Celtic Cultural Alliance in partnership with The City of Bethlehem.

Bethlehem will be filled with shenanigans and be green all day! The parade will feature the sights and sounds of pipe bands, marching bands, Irish dancers, local cultural and community organizations. There may even be a treat or two for the kids.

Participant registration is open and all are welcome! Community organizations, Girl & Boy Scout Troops, school teams & clubs, dance schools and local businesses are encouraged to join the shenanigans. It is a great opportunity to gain visibility. Participants are encouraged to hand out information and every group will be recognized on the Astound Broadband television broadcast.

The activities start before the parade and continue after the parade ends. The Downtown Bethlehem Association has a full schedule planned beginning with the Historic Leprechaun Hunt at 10:00am. Find all the details at: visithistoricbethlehem.com.

CCA is appreciative of the support they have received for the parade from presenting sponsor Historic Hotel Bethlehem. Strong community support is a big part of the Parade of Shamrock’s success. This year Astound Broadband, Banko Beverage, Select Sales, Community Bank, WDIY, Altek Business Systems, IBEW Local #375, Viamedia, Homewood Suites Center Valley, Knights of Columbus and The Chemo Bag are sponsors of the event as well.

For more information about the Parade of Shamrocks, Celtic Classic Highland Games & Festival and other Celtic Cultural Alliance events, visit the organization’s website at celticfest.org and follow them on social media on Twitter (@CelticClassic), Instagram (@CelticClassic) and Facebook (facebook.com/CelticClassic).

Celtic Classic Highland Games & Festival, Parade of Shamrocks, Lehigh Valley HopsFest and CCA event logos are trademarks of Celtic Cultural Alliance in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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