LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Feeling a bit Irish? The 57th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Competition and Parade in Henderson kicks off Friday.
The three-day celebration, offered by the Metropolis of Henderson and the Southern Nevada Sons and Daughters of Erin, is the most important St. Patrick’s Day occasion within the space and drew greater than 40,000 attendees final 12 months.Except for loads of inexperienced, Cyndi Woodall and Kathy Rice from the Sons and Daughters of Erin gave a peek at what attendees can count on over the three-day occasion.
The competition formally kicks off at 5 p.m. One of many highlights is the St. Patrick’s Day Parade which begins at 10 a.m. on Saturday. 8 Information Now’s Nate Tannenbaum will function the emcee and this 12 months’s parade will function greater than 90 entries.
The competition is a three-day Henderson occasion that celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with meals, drink, music, and a parade. (Credit score: Metropolis of Henderson)
Festivalgoers can take pleasure in conventional Irish fare. “Corned beef and cabbage, shepherd’s pie, bangers and mash, along with plenty of food vendors serving up Irish favorites and all of this food goes well with our live Celtic music,” Woodall mentioned.
Friday night time’s lineup will embrace performances from James Anderson Trio and Darby O’Gill and the Little Individuals.One other significant a part of the occasion is the St. Baldrick’s Basis head-shaving fundraiser which helps to struggle childhood most cancers. Rice identified that their objective this 12 months is to boost $25,000.
The competition wraps up on Sunday with the annual automotive present. With carnival rides, buying, leisure, and loads of Irish spirit, this 12 months’s St. Patrick’s Day Competition is about to be a can’t-miss celebration. For extra particulars, click on right here.
