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If you’re a Western New York native, you already know how seriously we take St. Patrick’s Day around here. With two iconic parades on Delaware Avenue and in Buffalo’s Old First Ward neighborhood, plus tons of authentic Irish bars, food, and beer-filled events taking place throughout the weekend, it’s safe to say that we have one of the best St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in the country.
What’s even better? You don’t have to be Irish to join in the fun! Welcoming individuals from all nationalities and backgrounds, the Buffalo Irish Center celebrates diversity year-round while preserving Buffalo’s deeply rooted Irish heritage and culture.
So whether your Irish roots run deep or you’re just Irish for the day (everyone’s Irish on St. Patrick’s Day!), the Buffalo Irish Center wants to help you celebrate Western New York’s Irish heritage the right way with their full lineup of events.
Here’s what’s on the schedule at the Buffalo Irish Center this year:
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Buffalo Irish Festival Raffle Party – Saturday, February 25th | 6 PM
Taking place at the Buffalo Irish Center on Abbott Road in South Buffalo, the Buffalo Irish Festival kicks off the St. Patrick’s Day season right with a fundraiser raffle where you can win big. Nine cash prizes are available, and the top prize is a whopping $10,000! Stop by the Buffalo Irish Center Pub to purchase tickets.
Friendly Sons of St. Patrick Dinner – Saturday, March 4th | 6 PM
You’re invited to attend the 174th annual Friendly Sons of St. Patrick Dinner at the Buffalo Irish Center! The evening will be honoring John Oakley, Irishman of the Year, Stacie Sommer, Tara Award Winner, and other community scholarship winners. Enjoy cocktails, dinner, and the Rince Na Tiarna Dancers in this fun-filled evening!
The Feast of St. Patrick – Saturday, March 18th | 10:30 AM Mass, 11:30 AM Breakfast
The Feast of St. Patrick at the Buffalo Irish Center is the perfect way to keep the St. Patrick’s Day celebration going all weekend long. Kick off your Saturday by attending a 10:30 AM mass followed by a delicious traditional Irish breakfast afterwards.
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Live Music Events
Is there anything better than enjoying some great live music, cold beer in hand? The Buffalo Irish Center has some fantastic local bands and national artists rolling through for the St. Patrick’s Day season, so be sure to check them out:
- Derek Warfield & The Young Wolfe Tones – Wednesday, March 1st | 7 PM
- Screaming Orphans – Sunday, March 12th | 3 PM
- The Young Dubliners – Thursday, March 23rd | 7 PM
Plus – there will be live musical performances by various groups all weekend March 17-19!
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day 2023
With the St. Patrick’s Day season quickly approaching, now is the perfect time to show your support (and have some fun!) by attending an event at the Buffalo Irish Center. Head to their website for more information about these exciting events and to learn more about everything they offer the WNY community year-round.
This article is a paid promotion sponsored by an SOB advertiser and designed to share valuable info with our readers.
