February 29^th - March 17^th, 2008

A Celebration of Irish Heritage and Culture
presented by the Irish-American Club
of St Clair County

Fri. February 29th - Breakfast with the Irish. Join us for breakfast and help "Sash the 2008 Grand Marshal." Powers Diner, 1209 Military St., Port Huron. Live Radio show 1380 AM, WPHM, 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Win tickets to CelticFest activities.

Sat. March 1st - CelticFest Kick-Off - Grand Marshal Bowling. Benefits Catholic Social Service - $25.00. Bowl-O-Drome, 522 Quay St. Port Huron. 3:30 p.m. Contact Pat Cogley 810-987-9100 for information.

Wed. March 5th - Irish Tea in Honor of "Sisters of Mercy". Mercy Hospital's "Baggot Street Cafe", 2601 Electric Avenue. Port Huron. To benefit Peoples Clinic. 2:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. $10.00 includes Irish Tea and chance to win shopping trip to Birmingham and Afternoon Tea at the Townsend Hotel. Tickets available at the door. Sponsored by Daughters of Isabella from Emmett and Marine City.

Thurs. March 6th "Irish Idol" - Military Street Music Cafe, 1102 Military Street, Downtown Port Huron. 8:00 p.m. Irish themed or Folk Songs. Audience judged, so bring your fan base. No entry fee, but must register by March 1st at the Music Cafe. Limited number of entries. Must be 21 years of age. Winner to be honored in Parade.

Fri. March 7th - 2nd Annual Betty Kearns "Little Black Dress" Cocktail Party - Local Breast Cancer Awareness Benefit. Kicking off St. Patrick's Day in style and raising funds for Local Breast Cancer Programs. Wear your favorite Black Dress and Pink Accessories. Port Huron Golf Club, 4101 Fairway Dr., Fort Gratiot. 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Advance Tickets Only. Available at the Kearns Agency 810-987-3330 or Irish Rose Gifts and Travel, $20, includes appetizers, entertainment and door prizes.

Sun. March 9th - Irish Mass at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 1131 Seventh Street, Port Huron. 11:00 a.m.

Sun. March 9th - St. Patrick's Banquet, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish Emmett, 10817 Brandon Rd. 810-384-1338 for ticket information. Keynote speaker Patrick, Quain County Commissioner. (and former Grand Marshal.) $12.50. Tickets available at the Irish Rose.  This is St. Clair County's oldest, continuously running St. Patrick's celebration.

Thurs. March 13th "Empty Bowls" - To benefit Mid-City Nutrition Soup Kitchen. 4:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m. $25.00. Includes "Poverty Meal", soup in a bread bowl and also an original pottery soup bowl. Our Lady of Guadeloupe, 3110 Goulden St. Port Huron. Tickets at the dour. Call 810-989-2502 for details.

Fri. March 14th - United Way St. Paddy's Sweepstakes Celebration -  Live Radio Program hosted by Paul Miller. WHPM Radio 1380 AM and The Irish Rose. Breakfast buffet followed by fun & games. Thomas Edison Inn 6 a.m. - 10 a.m.

Fri. March 14th - St. Paddy's Parade Party - Get ready to enjoy the Parade and come out to honor the 2008 St. Patrick's Parade Grand Marshal. 7:00 p.m. At The Elks Club, Beach Road, Port Huron Twp. $12:50 Tickets available at the door. Entertainment by Celtic Cross Irish Band and the Strathroy Legion Pipe Band.

Sat. March 15th - Leprechaun Loop - 5K & 10K Runs, 2 Mile Walk - $15:00 Early Register. Blue Water YMCA. 9:00 a.m. For information call 810-987-6400.

Sat. March 15th - Leprechaun Contest. Best Leprechaun in the parade. $100 prize. open to all ages. Sponsored by the Irish Rose.

Sat. March 15th - St. Patrick's Parade - Led by the famous Strathroy Legion Pipe Band. 12 Noon. Starting at Pine Grove Park and continuing through downtown. Shop, Dine, and Celebrate in Historic Downtown Port Huron. Music All Day!!! Sponsored by the Irish-American Club of St. Clair County.

Sat. March 15th - "Pubcrawl" - Ride the Trolleys to sixteen downtown pubs and restaurants: Active Lounge, The Brass Rail, Figaros, The Fogcutter, Huron Athletic Club, Legendz, Military Street Music Cafe, Office Lounge, The Outpost, Palms Crystal Bar,  Quay Street Brewery, The Roche Bar, Rum Runnerz, Thomes Edison Inn, Vintage Tavern, Zebra Bar.  Enjoy live music. 1:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Port Huron. $10.00, Tickets go on sale February 21st and are available at participating pubs, the Irish Rose, Blue Water Tourism and Convention Bureau, Chamber of Commerce, and MainStreet office.

Mon. March 17th. St. Patrick's Day.

Don't forget to buy a Patron of the Parade Button to support the parade activities, only $5.00 at all CelticFest activities.

For CelticFest Information - Contact Terry Nolan at Irish Rose Gifts and Travel. 207 Huron Ave. Downtown Port Huron. Ph: 810-982-5487.