It's almost Irish time in Ottawa!
I know it's still dark early and late in Ottawa these days. The brief thaw over new years has blossomed into full blown winter, with temps in the -10 C or even lower range, and snow almost a daily occurrence. However! It will soon be March in Ottawa, and it's time then to celebrate the Irish in all of us. March 10 - 17 2011 are the dates for the Ottawa Irish Festival. "The Ottawa Irish Festival is an annual celebration of Irish and Irish-Canadian culture in the National Capital Region. This week-long event allows residents and visitors to enjoy the very best of all things Irish: music, poetry, history, song, dance, theatre, language, sport and the annual Ottawa St. Patrick’s Parade and Grand Irish Party. The 2011 Festival will run from March 10 - 17 with... March 10 Proclamation Concert from 7 to 10 pm. Evening starts with Proclamation of “Irish Week” in the City of Ottawa, from March 10 to 17, followed by a Musical Concert. National Irish Canadian Cultural Centre (Kildare Room, lower level) 310 St. Patrick Street (Cumberland Street entrance). Admission: “Free – will donation” with a cash bar For information 613-591-9194 Please note: The City of Ottawa will raise the national flag of Ireland at Ottawa City Hall on Wednesday March 10 and it will fly until March 17." Many more activities to do and things to see. More info? www.irishsocietyncr.com/eventsIrishFestival.html |