Wednesday, March 8

Reservation deadline for the St. Patrick’s Day Celebration. Irish music by Ken Purcell and Kristin Neel. Irish coffee and cookies. 2 to 3 p.m. R.S.V.P. to Megan by March 8; call 610-492-7077. Traditions of Hanover, 5200 Northgate Dr.

Saturday, March 11 to Friday, March 17

Paint Downtown Bethlehem green noon March 11 through 5 p.m. March 17. Celtic inspired music, entertainment, food, Beth-Lum Go Braugh Cocktail Trail. Information and tickets: www.visithistoricbethlehem.com

Saturday, March 11

Beth-Lum Go Braugh Cocktail Trail. Follow the passport while sipping samples and reach the pot of gold. Adults 21 and older. Vote for a favorite cocktail. Tickets: www.visithistoricbethlehem.com

St. Patrick’s Day Party for Preemies and Lily’s Hope Foundation Semi-formal Gala 2023. 5 p.m. cocktails; 6 p.m. dinner, dancing and silent auction; wine pull raffle, kids’ activities. ends at 10 p.m. Hotel Bethlehem, 437 Main St. Information: visit Lily’s Hope Foundation.org/party

Sunday, March 12

Celtic pysanky with a four leaf clover motif. Cover pre-written designs with a Kitska (wax tool) on a real chicken egg, dye the egg, remove the wax to reveal your final design. Eggs will be emptied at the end. Cost. All materials supplied. 1 to 4 p.m. CCA Office, 902 4th Ave, Suite 2. Information, reservations: visit https://celticfest.org/the-art-of-celtic-pysanky/

10th annual St. Patrick’s Parade of Shamrocks, 1 p.m., downtown. Presented by the Celtic Cultural Alliance.

Wednesday, March 15

St. Patrick’s Day Celebration. Irish music by Ken Purcell and Kristin Neel. Irish coffee and cookies. 2 to 3 p.m. R.S.V.P. to Megan by March 8; call 610-492-7077. Traditions of Hanover, 5200 Northgate Dr.

Thursday, March 16 to Saturday, March 18

Second annual Sláinte festival. Music and traditions of the Emerald Isle. Bands from Ireland, Scotland, the Lehigh Valley and beyond; traditional food; whiskey pairings supervised by Neville Gardner and his team at Red Stag. Information; tickets to various events: visit www.steelstacks.org/festivals/slainte/

Saturday, March 18

ArtsQuest’s second annual Sláinte Fiddle Competition. Two categories: 13 years and under; 14 to 18 years old. Each entrant has up to six minutes each to play Celtic origin tunes of their choice. The musician may bring an accompanist. 11a.m. to 1 p.m. The registration cost includes one Saturday festival pass. To register, visit https://fest.formstack.com/forms/slaintefiddlecomp23

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