Year-round events keep the Charleston area buzzing. Music and tempting aromas fill the air. Witness world-renown performances at Spoleto, get a taste of our heritage at a small town oyster roast or discover the find of a lifetime at an antique show. With so many events taking place, you'd better mark your calendar now.
The Anicent Order of Hibernians, Ladies Ancient Order of Hiberians, South Carolina
Irish Historical Society and Knights of Columbus host this annual celebration in honor/memory of Saint Patrick, Ireland's Patron Saint.
Schedule of Festivities (to be held in Downtown Charleston):
March 13 - Irish Variety Show @ 7 PM @ the Sottile Theatre, 44 George Street (between King and Saint Philip Streets). Sponsored by the South Carolina Irish Historical Society as a South Carolina Irish Memorial Benefit, this year's show will feature the Charleston Men's Chorus, Na Fidleiri (Charleston's Young Irish Fiddlers), etc. Tickets and information: (843) 556-3578/953-5623.
*March 14 - Saint Patrick's Day Mass @ a time to be announced @ the Saint Patrick's Catholic Church, 134 Saint Philip Street (@ Radcliffe).
March 15 - Saint Patrick's Day Parade, commencing @ 10 AM, and proceeding from Radcliffe to King, Broad and Legare Streets. Following the Parade will be the Irish Flag-Raising and related ceremonies @ 11:30 AM @ the Charleston City Hall, 80 Broad Street (@ Meetng). Also, @ 12:30 PM,
there will be an Irish (corned beef and cabbage) Luncheon (with live Irish entertainment) @ 12:30 PM @ the Knights of Columbus Hall, 143 Calhoun Street (between King and Meeting Streets, opposite Marion
Square).
Everyone, whether Irish or not, is cordially invited to these festivities.
General information: (843) 556-3578.