St. Patrick's Day Parade and Festival
March 14-17, 2013
Henderson Events Plaza, 200 Water Street
COMPLIMENTARY ADMISSION
St. Baldrick's Foundation - Schedule of Events - Parade - Entertainment Schedule - Car Show - Vendor Opportunities - Coloring Contest - Fiesta Henderson Room Rates - Proud Sponsors - Street Closures
Celebrate the luck of the Irish with the 47th annual Southern Nevada Sons of Erin St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival! This year’s parade theme will be The Harp and the Shamrock and 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 2013 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!
| Thursday, March 14 5pm to 9pm | Carnival | Henderson Events Plaza |
| Friday, March 15 6pm to 8pm | Live Entertainment | Henderson Events Plaza |
| Friday, March 15 5pm to 10pm | Carnival/Festival | Henderson Events Plaza |
| SATURDAY, MARCH 16 10 A.M. | PARADE | Water Street |
| Saturday, March 16 Noon to 9pm | Live Entertainment | Henderson Events Plaza |
| Saturday, March 16 10am to 10pm | Carnival/Festival | Henderson Events Plaza |
| Saturday, March 16 Noon to 5pm | Car Show & Car Show Awards | Water Street |
| Sunday, March 17 Noon to 9pm | Carnival/Festival | Henderson Events Plaza |
| Sunday, March 17 Noon to 6pm | Live Entertainment | Henderson Events Plaza |
| Sunday, March 18 Noon to 9pm | Carnival/Festival | 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.
- Single Tickets - $1.25
- Family Book (24 Tickets) - $24.00
- Family Book (40 Tickets) - $40.00
- All Day Pass (1 Armband) - $30.00 (unlimited rides the day of purchase)
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Would you like to participate in the parade? The deadline is February 12, 2013 to submit your application. Please click here to read the terms and conditions and to fill out the online form. The Sons of Erin will respond to all inquiries within a timely manner. Thank you for your interest in particapting!
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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 15
| TIME | PERFORMER/EVENT |
| 6pm | Finnegan's Wake |
| 6:45pm | Irish Whiskey Tasting (Must be 21 years old w/ approved wristband |
| 7pm | Finnegan's Wake |
Saturday, March 16
| TIME | PERFORMER/EVENT |
| Noon | 1916 |
| 12:45pm | St. Patrick's Day Awards |
| 1pm | 1916 |
| 1:45pm | Irish Whiskey Tasting (Must be 21 years old w/ approved wristband |
| 2pm | Carrolier's Irish Dance |
| 3pm | Darby O'Gill Band |
| 4:30pm | Car Show Awards & Engine Giveaway |
| 5pm | St. Baldrick's 3rd Annual Shaving Charity Fundraiser |
| 6pm | Voodoo Cowboys |
| 6:45pm | Irish Whiskey Tasting (Must be 21 years old w/ approved wristband |
| 7pm | Brenda's Desert Dynamite |
| 8pm | Voodoo Cowboys |
Sunday, March 17
| TIME | PERFORMER/EVENT |
| Noon | The Civilians |
| 1pm | 1916 |
| 1:45pm | Krazy Knees Contest |
| 2pm | Carrolier's Irish Dance |
| 3pm | 1916 |
| 3:45pm | Irish Whiskey Tasting (Must be 21 years old w/ approved wristband & Bodhran Demonstration and Lesson |
| 4pm | On With The Show |
| 4:45pm | Irish Jig Demonstration & Lesson |
| 5pm | Killian's Angels |
Calling all car enthusiasts to be part of the 47th 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.
Are you interested in being a food or merchandise vendor? We invite you to submit your applications now! We are looking for a wide variety of vendors. To apply to be a food vendor, please download the official application here. For merchandise, please click here. All applications will be reviewed and approved by Frank Timbers with Southern Nevada Sons of Erin. Any questions or comments can be submitted by either calling Frank at 249-4651 or via email.
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Coloring Contest
Are your kids ready to showcase their coloring skills in the St. Patrick's Day Parade and Festival coloring contest? Enter your 4-10 year old in our contest for a chance at winning a prize artist gift basket valued at $50! Please click here for the official coloring page and return to us either in person at the Henderson Convention Center on Water Street or by mail via the address listed on the contest sheet. Deadline for submitting is Thursday, March 7.
Our friends at the Fiesta Henderson would like to offer these special room rates for people attending the St. Patrick's Day Parade and Festival.
March 14 - $41.99
March 15 - $99.99
March 16 - $99.99
March 17 - $30.99
Please call 888.899.7770 with group code RCISPD to make your reservation or click here to reserve online.
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 47th annual Southern Nevada Sons of Erin St. Patrick's Day Parade & Festival to our community.
Davis Amusement Cascadia
Hustlers' Las Vegas Car Club
Water Street - from Minor to Victory
Atlantic Ave. – from Eldorado Parking Lot Entrance to Water St.
Closed to through traffic & street parking: Friday, March 15, 2013 / 11pm
Complete street closure: Saturday, March 16, 2013 / 5am
Water Street – from Minor to Basic and from Atomic - Victory
Will open to through traffic & street parking: Saturday, March 16, 2013 / 2pm
Water Street – from Basic to Atomic
Atlantic Ave. – from Eldorado Parking Lot Entrance to Water St
Will open to through traffic & street parking: Saturday, March 16, 2013 / 6pm