St. Patrick's Day Parade and Festival
March 15-18, 2012
Henderson Events Plaza, 200 Water Street
COMPLIMENTARY ADMISSION
Schedule of Events - Parade - Entertainment Schedule - Car Show - Irish Stew Cook Off - Vendor Opportunities - Coloring Contest - Proud Sponsors
Celebrate the luck of the Irish with the 46th annual Southern Nevada Sons of Erin St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival! This year’s parade will be accompanied by four days of electrifying holiday celebrations including a carnival, festival, car show and great live entertainment.
Bring the family and enjoy the Irish excitement in the Water Street District!
The Southern Nevada Sons of Erin and the City of Henderson Cultural Arts & Tourism department are pleased to announce that proceeds from the 2012 parade and festival will benefit the St. Baldrick's Foundation. The St. Baldrick's Foundation is a volunteer-driven charity committed to funding the most promising research to find cures for childhood cancers and give survivors long and healthy lives. Every year, hundreds of people from across the Las Vegas Valley shave their heads to raise money and show support for these young cancer patients. If you are interested in making a donation or having your head shaved, please contact us today!
Schedule of Events
| Thursday, March 15 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Carnival | Henderson Events Plaza |
| Friday, March 16 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Live Entertainment | Henderson Events Plaza |
| Friday, March 16 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. | Carnival/Festival | Henderson Events Plaza |
| SATURDAY, MARCH 17 10 A.M. | PARADE | Water Street |
| Saturday, March 17 Noon to 9 p.m. | Live Entertainment | Henderson Events Plaza |
| Saturday, March 17 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. | Carnival/Festival | Henderson Events Plaza |
| Saturday, March 17 Noon to 5 p.m. | Car Show & Car Show Awards | Water Street |
| Sunday, March 18 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. | Carnival | Henderson Events Plaza |
| Sunday, March 18 Noon to 6 p.m. | Live Entertainment | Henderson Events Plaza |
| Sunday, March 18 Noon to 7 p.m. | Festival/Food | Henderson Events Plaza |
PLEASE NOTE...admission to the carnival, festival and live entertainment is COMPLIMENTARY. Carnival rides require purchased tickets. 3-5 tickets are needed per ride.
Ticket prices - TBA
All Day Arm Band - TBA (unlimited rides - day of purchase only)
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The deadline for parade participation has passed as of February 12, 2012. Thank you for showing interest in participating and we hope to see you at parade time!
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Enjoy LIVE entertainment on two stages, including the Main Stage located at the Amphitheatre, and the Lawn Stage on the Henderson Convention Center front lawn. Please note line up and entertainers are subject to change and we will udpate as soon as possible.
Friday, March 16 | 5 p.m.-Smilin' Bob 5:45 p.m.-Krazy Knees Contest 6 p.m.-Finnegan's Wake 7:15 p.m.-Irish Whiskey Tasting Contest (Must be 21 years or older to participate) 7:30 p.m.-Finnegan's Wake | Main Stage |
| Saturday, March 17 | 12 p.m.-Carrolier Academy of Irish Dance 8 p.m.-On With The Show | Main Stage |
| Saturday, March 17 | 12 p.m.-Seamus & Seamus 4 p.m.-Carrolier Academy of Irish Dance 5 p.m.-Steve & Delly's Future Stars | Lawn Stage |
| Sunday, March 18 | 12 p.m.-Finnegan's Wake 4 p.m.-On With The Show | Main Stage |
| Sunday, March 20 | 12 p.m.-Jig & Bodhran Lessons | Lawn Stage |
Calling all car enthusiasts to be part of the 46th annual Sons of Erin St. Patrick's Day Parade & Festival car show! Applications will be available here in the near future, or if you need additional details, please contact the Southern Nevada Sons of Erin or the Hustlers' Las Vegas Car Club.
Irish Stew Cook Off Competition
Sons of Erin will be hosting an Irish Stew Cook Off during the festival. If you would like to receive information on how you can enter, please reach out to Dona Brown by calling 702-596-9840. There is an entry fee required per entrant.
Are you interested in being a food or merchandise vendor? We invite you to submit your application now! We are looking for a wide variety of vendors to take part in this year's event.
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Coloring Contest
Thank you to all of the talented, young artists who participated in the 2012 St. Patrick's Day coloring contest. The contest is now officially over and we will be selecting a winner from each of the following categories: 5-7 years old and 8-10 years old for the prize of a gift basket valued at $50! If you are one of our lucky winners, we will be contacting you no later than Thursday, March 15 via telephone.
Proud Sponsors
The City of Henderson Cultural Arts & Tourism Department and the Southern Nevada Sons of Erin are thrilled to have the opportunity to work with the following sponsors! Please consider supporting these buisnesses as they have made generous contributions to help bring the 46th annual Southern Nevada Sons of Erin St. Patrick's Day Parade & Festival to our community.
Davis Amusement Cascadia
FOX 5 News
Hustlers' Las Vegas Car Club