Get ready to shake your shamrocks, Lewisville! The pulsating heart of Irish rock is set to beat vigorously come March 16 as Blaggards return to headline St. Paddy's Texas Style. From noon to 7 p.m., Wayne Ferguson Plaza will transform into a blend of Texan pride and Irish tradition, all under the auspices of St. Patrick and Texas Independence Day celebrations.
Amid the twang of Texas country and soul-stirring Irish tributes, families can enjoy a smorgasbord of carnival activities, while sating their appetites with food and beverage stalls canvassing the event. Celebrations will fire up with high-kicking jigs from Maguire's Academy of Irish Dance students at noon, as reported by cityoflewisville.com. Further entertainment includes acts like Raina Wallace and Beyond the Pale, complemented by groove-setters 40 Acre Mule, TKB: The Kid Brothers, Skyland, and Kate Watson.
Branded as purveyors of "stout" Irish Rock, Blaggards effortlessly marry traditional Irish melodies with the raw energy of rock-n-roll. Last seen wooing the crowd at Lewisville Western Days, their return to the city stage is eagerly anticipated by an international fanbase. As they've amassed a staggering 19 million streams on Spotify, it's clear these rockers have more than just the luck of the Irish.
Fueling the festivities, their infectious rhythms are most captured in the sea shanty "Drunken Sailor", boasting an impressive haul of over 69 million streams on Pandora alone. Leading man Patrick Devlin, who grew his passion for music while tending bars in Irish pubs, has turned his homeland's sound into a global phenomenon, the band told cityoflewisville.com.
The event not only promises to bring cheer and chanties, but it's also in line with the "Old Town" Big Move—a section of the Lewisville 2025 vision plan aiming to invigorate the historic heart of the town. With festivities contributing to its cultural and economic vibrancy, the full plan lays out a road map for development, available for curious eyes at the city's official website.
