The 36th<\/sup>\u00a0Annual Celtic Classic Highland Games & Festival runs from Friday, September 22nd<\/sup>\u00a0through Sunday, September 24th, 2023<\/sup>\u00a0in Historic Downtown Bethlehem.\u00a0 For up-to-the-minute information and updates, follow Celtic Classic on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram (@CelticClassic).<\/p>\n For more information on the Celtic Classic, directions, volunteering opportunities, the weekend\u2019s schedule, and other Celtic Cultural Alliance events, visit the organization\u2019s website\u00a0at\u00a0www.celticfest.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n Celtic Classic Highland Games & Festival, Parade of Shamrocks and Lehigh Valley HopsFest and CCA event logos are trademarks of Celtic Cultural Alliance in the U.S. and\/or other countries.<\/p>\n \u00a9 2021 Celtic Classic- Highland Games & Festival.<\/p>\n All Rights Reserved.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n About the Celtic Cultural Alliance<\/strong><\/p>\n On Columbus Day weekend in 1988, the first Celtic Classic was presented by a small group of individuals.\u00a0 The goal of this dedicated group was to create an event that symbolized the Celtic spirit and history, and to provide the impetus for an organization that focused on promoting the Celtic culture. This group has now evolved into Celtic Cultural Alliance to better communicate the overall goals of the organization.<\/p>\n The CCA has expanded with year-round programming to support the mission of promoting and preserving Celtic Culture through arts, music, literature, dance, and history programs. In keeping with the spirit of \u201cNext Generation\u201d, the CCA also offers scholarships to promising young students of the Celtic Arts. These yearly scholarships are offered to students of the arts, including Irish Step Dance, Highland Dance, Fiddle, and Bagpipes.<\/p>\n The Celtic Classic has blossomed into one of the largest Highland Games and Celtic Festivals in North America. Annually, over 200,000 visitors come to Historic Bethlehem to join in this celebration of all things Celtic. The organization has expanded into year-round programs. Our educational programming has expanded to include community outreach events in area school districts, religious institutions, local theaters and colleges throughout the Lehigh Valley. A series of scholarships are awarded each year in varied areas of Celtic culture.<\/p>\n Find Us On Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at @CelticClassic.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Information provided to TVL by: <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" March 13, 2023:\u00a0 Celtic Cultural Alliance (CCA) has rolled out their 2023 membership program.\u00a0 Over the years individuals who wished to aid in preserving the Celtic culture, contributed monetarily to … Continue reading Celtic Cultural Alliance Announces 2023 Membership Campaign<\/span> ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/celtic-classic-300x166.jpg\")
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\nJayne Ann M. Recker
\nExecutive Director – Celtic Cultural Alliance
\nVice President – Association of Scottish Games & Festivals
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