EVENTS

GREEN EGGS & HAM BRUNCH
February 28, 2010

9:00 am - 1:00 pm, Hibernian Hall, 2 Wellington Avenue, Newport, RI 02840

This is a parade fund-raiser, and is always a great fun family event. Come on down and enjoy the big spread of food. Price is $10. Special family prices are also available.

GRAND MARSHAL ROAST

Sunday, March 7, 2010

St. Augustine's Church Hall, 5 Harrison Avenue, Newport, RI 02840

The roast is honoring this years Grand Marshal, Michael C. "Chad" Donnelly.  The event will begin at 1:30pm and will end when all roasting in completed.  Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door.  For advanced tickets call 846-5081.  The roast includes a lunch with refreshments.

BIG DADDY AWARD CEREMONY AND PRE-PARADE PARTY
Friday, March 12, 2010 5:30pm

Hibernian Hall, 2 Wellington Avenue, Newport, RI 02840

This year’s winner is IHOP Restaurant in Middletown, RI owned by Karen and Bill Cardinal.

This is a free event. Hors d'oeuvres will be served. Entertainment will include bagpipe music, Irish music group Fishing with Finnegan, and a DJ.

Special guests include Big Daddy Award winners Bill and Karen Cardinal.

54th  ANNUAL - NEWPORT, RI - ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE
March 13, 2010

11:00 am Start @  Newport City Hall on Broadway finishing at Carroll Avenue at Saint Augustin’s Church in the heart of the Fifth Ward. Two hours.

5th ANNUAL SAINT PATRICK’S DAY FAMILY CELEBRATION

March 13, 2010

1:00pm to 4:00pm at the "Hut", on Golden Hill Street, Newport, RI 02840

(Behind the Newport Public Library)

This event is a non- alcohol event. There will be entertainment with; Bag Pipers, Irish step dancers, pirates, live Irish music, face painting, and more. There will be a “How Green AM I” contest with cash prize and a $100 cash door prize!   There will also be giveaways. Entryis free! 

Enjoy a classic good time at no cost and a chance to win prizes and money!