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The Allentown St. Patrick\u2019s Parade will be held March 22, 2015<\/span> and will depart the Allentown Fairgrounds at 1:30 pm<\/span>.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

March10, 2015<\/span> (Allentown, PA) The Allentown St. Patrick\u2019s Parade Committee, Inc. announced today the schedule of events surrounding the 58th<\/sup> Allentown St. Patrick\u2019s Parade. The Parade will be held March 22, 2015<\/span>, departing from the Allentown Fairgrounds at 1:30 pm<\/span>.<\/p>\n

Food Drive to benefit Second Harvest Food Bank of the Lehigh Valley<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The Parade is hosting a food drive to benefit Second Harvest Food Bank of the Lehigh Valley.\u00a0 The Parade is partnering with several local businesses and the Minsi Trails Council to help collect food the day of the Parade.\u00a0 The Cub Scouts will be walking in the Parade collecting donations from spectators.\u00a0 The Food Donations will also be taken at the Coronation Celebration, the Irish Cultural Community Day being held March 20 and 21<\/span> respectively at Allentown Fairgrounds.\u00a0 Saturday, March 14<\/span> Parade volunteers will be distributing food drive bags throughout the West End of Allentown.\u00a0\u00a0 The Parade is asking all spectators of the parade to bring a nonperishable food item to donate.<\/p>\n

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Parade Pub Crawl \u2013 March 14, 2015<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n

The Parade Pub Crawl, initiated in 2008, will take place on Saturday, March 14, 2015<\/span> throughout the West End of Allentown.\u00a0 Proceeds for the Pub Crawl benefit the Allentown St. Patrick\u2019s Parade to pay for marching units and bands.\u00a0 There are nine sponsoring pubs; Jack Callaghan\u2019s Ale House, Tavern on Liberty Street, Ringer\u2019s Roost, Stooge\u2019s Bar & Grille, Volpe\u2019s, Shanty on 19th<\/sup>, Roosevelt\u2019s 21st<\/sup>, Fairgrounds Hotel, and Greg\u2019s West End Saloon.<\/p>\n

Registration is held at each sponsoring pub and starts at 5:30 pm<\/span>.\u00a0 The pub crawl begins promptly at 6:30 pm<\/span>.\u00a0 Registration is $15 per person and includes an official Parade t-shirt.<\/p>\n

Best Legs in a Kilt Contest presented by Jack Callaghan\u2019s Ale House<\/h4>\n

Jack Callaghan\u2019s Ale House is presenting the Best Legs in a Kilt Contest to be held March 14, 2015<\/span> prior to the start of the 2015 Allentown St. Patrick\u2019s Parade Pub crawl.\u00a0 Registration is free and can be completed at Callaghan\u2019s up until 5:00 pm March 14, 2015<\/span>.\u00a0 There will be prizes awarded for the winner of the men\u2019s and women\u2019s division.<\/p>\n

The Contest is being hosted by Daniel A. Buglio and features guest judges:<\/p>\n

Dan Marano, Co-Chair of the Parade Pub Crawl,<\/p>\n

Dan Eck, Callaghan\u2019s favorite and Parade volunteer,<\/p>\n

Angela Faidley, Owner of Out of Our Minds Art Studio and Parade Poster Contest Committee Chair<\/p>\n

Mary Ward, Past Queen of the Allentown St. Patrick\u2019s Parade<\/p>\n

Kim Findlan, Associate with HiJinx Brewing Company<\/p>\n

The Contest will be held at 5:30 pm<\/span> at Jack Callaghan\u2019s Ale House with the winner being crowned before the start of the Pub Crawl.\u00a0 Registration must be made at Jack Callaghan\u2019s Ale House.\u00a0 Jack Callaghan\u2019s Ale House is located at 2027 Tilghman Street, Allentown, PA 18104 For more information about Jack Callaghan\u2019s Ale House or the Best Legs in a Kilt Contest, please contact Jennifer Eck at 610.462.3730<\/a> or email Jennifer.m.eck@gmail.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>City of Allentown Flag Raising \u2013 March 17, 2015<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

On Tuesday, March 17, 2015<\/span> the flag of the Republic of Ireland will be raised at City Hall Plaza, Allentown at 11:45 am<\/span>. The flag raising event is to commemorate the contributions of those of Irish heritage who helped to form and grow Allentown and the greater Allentown area.\u00a0 A pipe salute and brief remarks by John A. Chaya, President of the Allentown St. Patrick\u2019s Parade Committee, Inc. and the Honorable Edward Pawlowski, Mayor of the City of Allentown will mark the occasion.\u00a0 City hall is located at 435 Hamilton Street, Allentown.<\/p>\n

Coronation Celebration \u2013 March 20, 2015<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n

Greg and Roey Ebert will be crowned the 2015 King and Queen of the Allentown St. Patrick\u2019s Parade at the Coronation Celebration to be held March 20<\/span> at the Agricultural Hall annex at the Allentown Fairgrounds.\u00a0 A dinner will be held at 6:00 PM<\/span> prior to the Coronation Celebration.\u00a0 Dinner tickets are $15 per person and must be purchased in advance at www.allentownstpatricksdayparade.com<\/a> or emailing stpatstickets@aol.com<\/a>.\u00a0 Children 12 and under are $5. No dinner tickets will be available at the door.\u00a0 Dinner tickets must be purchased by March 12<\/span>.<\/p>\n

The Coronation Celebration begins with doors opening at 7:30<\/span> and the Coronation taking place at 9 pm<\/span>.\u00a0 Tickets are $15 in advance and $18 at the door and include a copy of the 2015 St. Patrick\u2019s Parade Program Book, complimentary beverages (beer and soda) and a door prize ticket.\u00a0 There is no cost for anyone under 21.\u00a0\u00a0 The event is BYOB and there is no cash bar.\u00a0 Joseph Mascari, former King of the Allentown St. Patrick\u2019s Parade will serve as Master of Ceremonies.\u00a0 Fisher & Maher, a favorite Irish duo will be playing their favorite music.\u00a0\u00a0 Allentown Fairgrounds\/Agricultural Hall Annex is located at 19th<\/sup> and Liberty Streets, Allentown, PA 18104.\u00a0 For tickets to the Coronation Celebration call 610.443.0429<\/a>, email stpatstickets@aol.com<\/a> or go to www.alletownstpatricksdayparade.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

2nd<\/sup> Annual Irish Cultural Community Day \u2013 March 21, 2015<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n

The 2nd<\/sup> Annual Irish Cultural Community Day will be held Saturday, March 21, 2015 from noon to 5:00 pm<\/span> at the Allentown Fairgrounds\/Agricultural Hall Annex.\u00a0 The Community Day is presented by the Allentown St. Patrick\u2019s Parade Committee, Inc. and is sponsored by the West End Alliance as a contribution to the community to highlight the Irish culture in dance, song, art, music, and theater.\u00a0 The Community Day is a free event<\/span><\/strong> and features demonstrations in Irish dance, hurling, theatre, Art,\u00a0 bagpipe, fiddle, and ceili, and all will have children and audience participation.\u00a0 Bethlehem merchant Donegal Square will be onsite, the Allentown Hibernians Hurling Team will be giving instruction, a demonstration by the O\u2019Grady Quinlan School of Irish Dance is featured, face painting, a mural by Out of Our Minds Art Studio, and children\u2019 crafts are all part of the day.\u00a0 For more information go to www.allentownstpatricksdayparade.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

St. Patrick\u2019s Mass \u2013 March 22, 2015<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n

A mass to celebrate St. Patrick will be held Sunday, March 22, 2015<\/span> at Immaculate Conception Church celebrated by the Most Reverend John O. Barres, Bishop of Allentown.\u00a0 The mass will feature a procession that includes James Ruhf, Pipe Major for the City of Bethlehem Pipe Band, former Parade Kings and Queens, and the 2015 King and Queen.\u00a0 Immaculate Conception Church is located at 501 Ridge Avenue, Allentown PA 18102.<\/p>\n

Parade Breakfast \u2013 March 22, 2015<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n

The annual Parade Breakfast will be held at the Allentown Fairgrounds\/Agricultural Hall Annex on March 22, 2015 from 10 am to noon<\/span>.\u00a0 Tickets are $10 and must be purchased in advance, no day of event tickets will be sold.\u00a0 Proceeds benefit the Allentown St. Patrick\u2019s Parade.\u00a0 The Agricultural Hall Annex is located at 19th<\/sup> and Liberty Streets, Allentown, PA. \u00a0To purchase tickets to the Breakfast go to www.allentownstpatricksdayparade.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

West End 5K \u2013 March 22, 2015<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n

The West End Alliance is sponsoring a 5K run on Sunday, March 22, 2015<\/span> along the Parade Route.\u00a0 Registration is TBD per person Start time is 12:30<\/span> m.\u00a0 The 5K will start and end at Muhlenberg College. Prizes awarded.\u00a0 Registration can be made online at www.westendstpats5k.com<\/a>.\u00a0 Proceeds benefit the West End Alliance.<\/p>\n

House Decorating\/Porch Party Contest \u2013 March 22, 2015<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n

The 2015 Allentown St. Patrick\u2019s Parade Committee designed a house decorating\/porch party contest to be judge by an independent person chosen by the Parade committee.\u00a0 Prizes will be awarded to the \u201cbest porch party\u201d and \u201cbest decorated house\u201d along the Parade route.\u00a0 The Parade route will form at the Fairgrounds track near the Liberty and 17th<\/sup> Streets gate ( Main Gate vicinity) The Parade will proceed West on Liberty, turn North on 19th<\/sup> Street, Wets on Tilghman to 25th<\/sup> Street, South on 25th<\/sup> Street to Liberty Street then East on Liberty Street and disband a the Fairgrounds 19th<\/sup> Street gate.\u00a0 All homes along the Parade route are encouraged to participate.\u00a0 Prizes will be awarded immediately upon conclusion of the Parade.<\/p>\n

Massed Bands Exhibition \u2013 March 22, 2015<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n

Massed Bands exhibition will take place immediately before the Parade at 1:00 PM<\/span> on North 19th<\/sup> Street between Tilghman and Liberty Streets.\u00a0 All 10 pipe bands will perform in unison under the direction of Drum Major Jason Litz.\u00a0 After the Parade the pipe bands will proceed to a Pub Crawl Sponsoring pub to perform additional tunes.<\/p>\n

The Allentown St. Patrick\u2019s Parade committee was sad to learn of the tragic loss of two young members the Washington Memorial Pipe Band, one of our longest participating bands. Charlotte and Miles Hannagan of Downingtown, PA, lost their lives in a tragic auto accident on February 14, 2015. Charlotte and Miles were both drummers for Washington Memorial, joining their father Paul who is a Piper with the band. Charlotte and Miles are survived by their parents Paul and Maggie. The parade committee would like to extend our prayers and condolences to the Hannagan family as well as the members of the Washington Memorial Pipe Band who perform with heavy hearts.<\/p>\n

In a tribute to Charlotte and Miles this year\u2019s Massed Pipes and Drums exhibition is being performed in remem\u00adbrance of them. Massed Pipes and Drums will pay tribute to the greatness of their lives and embrace their memories in the activity that they shared as a family.<\/p>\n

The program will be as follows:<\/p>\n