Sept. 22 to 24, 2023

Celtic Cultural Alliance’s Celtic Classic event: 4 to 10 p.m. Sept. 22: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sept. 23: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sept. 24 in downtown historic Bethlehem, Conestoga, Spring, Main and Lehigh streets areas. Information, schedules, directions, volunteer opportunities: visit Twitter (@CelticClassic); Facebook (facebook.com/CelticClassic); andcelticfest.org; festival map: visit celticfest.org/celtic-classic-map/

Pet reminder

Celtic Fest advises animals should be kept at home except those specifically trained to aid a disabled person defined under the American Disabilities Act. Noise, crowds and hot pavements might be too much for them. Visitcelticfest.org/

Accessibility

The Celtic Classic grounds are wheelchair-accessible. Due to the large size and natural terrain, it can be difficult to navigate the grounds with a wheelchair. You must have a state-issued placard to park in the limited street handicapped reserved parking spaces. Handicapped parking is available on Conestoga and Lehigh streets. For more information, visit celticfest.org/festival-directions-shuttle-and-parking/

Festival map: visit celticfest.org/celtic-classic-map

Events

“Showing of the Tartan” parade (visit celticfest.org/showing-of-the-tartan-parade/), City hall step-off: 11:30 a.m. Sept. 23. Ends on Highland Field with opening ceremonies. Clans and Societies, competing Grade 4 Pipe Bands, Liberty HS Grenadier Band; Freedom HS Patriot Band; Bangor High School Slater Band; five stages feature international, national and regional artists; Celtic Classic Invitational Pipe Band Competition; U.S. National Highland Games Championships; Border Collie demos, live world music, haggis and fiddle competitions; Celtic merchandise and collectibles; clans and societies, cultural children’s activity area. Festival map: celticfest.org/celtic-classic-map/

First Aid

Locations: Grand Courtyard on Spring Street. (see map). First Aid only. If additional treatment is necessary, an ambulance will transport you to the hospital. Charges will be made by the appropriate hospital and ambulance service. First Aid stations sponsored by Lehigh Valley Network, Bethlehem.