St. Patrick's Day in Phoenix is shaping up to be a festival to remember, with a whirlwind of events from a symphonic "Star Wars" experience to an authentic Arizona Aloha Festival, if you're not wearing green this weekend, you're missing out. While the Irish and Hawaiian communities prepare to showcase their vibrant cultures, baseball fans can see tomorrow's sports stars today at the inaugural MLB Spring Breakout event.
According to ABC15, the Arizona Aloha Festival hits Tempe Town Lake with a splash on March 16-17, and won't cost a dime to witness the celebration filled with live entertainment, music, dance, and island-style grub; come taste the Vilo Vilo chicken or dig into some Spam musubi at this tropical escapade. Meanwhile, the 41st Annual St. Patrick’s Day parade will be rolling through downtown Phoenix, with the fair offering traditional meals and a jolly ol’ sip of Irish Beer, turning Margaret T. Hance Park into a slice of Emerald Isle nirvana - and don't forget the whisky, let everyone and their leashed pets join in the festivities.
For those looking to kick back, Biltmore Fashion Park is the spot on March 15 for "Movies in the Park," showcasing none other than "Happy Gilmore," a perfect plan for a low-key night under the stars, so says VisitPhoenix. And what's a weekend in Phoenix without a galaxy far, far away? Symphony Hall plays host to "Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert," from March 15-17; fans can revel in the classic score performed live, a truly Skywalker-approved affair.
Tickets are flying faster than a Hail Mary for these events, with ticket info obtainable through the respective event planners; baseball buffs can snag a seat at one of the Cactus League stadiums to witness MLB's up-and-comers in action at Spring Breakout and those looking to explore an era bygone should visit the Arizona Renaissance Festival - jesters, jousts, and turkey legs galore. The artsy crowd isn't left out either, with theater and music in full swing featuring acts like Madonna sweeping into Footprint Center and MJ the Musical moonwalking its way through ASU Gammage till March 17, a weekend lineup that competes only with the liveliness of our own bustling Phoenix streets.
