We’re All Irish This Month: St. Patrick’s Day in Northeast Ohio

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Cleveland St. Patrick’s Day Parade
The 2020 Cleveland St. Patrick’s Day Parade is the perfect way to celebrate and honor the Irish roots of thousands of Northeast Ohio residents. This year marks 178 years since the inaugural parade in 1842, and the theme is “Ireland’s Scenic Coastlines,” which will be reflected in the parade floats. Irish step dancing, bagpipe music and much more will provide for a lively event in the heart of Downtown Cleveland.

• Superior Avenue, Downtown Cleveland
• Tuesday, March 17, 1:04 p.m., kickoff from E. 18^th St.
  

Cuyahoga Valley National Park
The Jeremiahs, an award-winning Irish musical group that combines traditional and contemporary sounds to create their own brand of urban folk, is coming to Cuyahoga Valley National Park in early March for a special St. Patrick’s Day-themed concert. Residents are encouraged to bring the whole family and take in the beauty of the park to the tune of a great blend of Irish music.

• Happy Days Lodge, 500 W. Streetsboro St., Peninsula
• Friday, March 6, 8 – 10 p.m.
  

Sober Seventeenth
For those who prefer an alcohol-free St. Patrick’s Day celebration, Sober Seventeenth is a substance-free event similar to an Irish Hooley. Attendees can enjoy traditional and contemporary Irish singing and dancing by multi-platinum recording artist James Kilbane, who will headline the festivities. Kids can also get in on the celebrations with a coloring contest.

• Ahern’s Banquet Center, 726 Avon Belden Road, Avon Lake
• Tuesday, March 17, 5 – 8 p.m.