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A dancer from Sharon Lynn Academy of Irish Dance performs in front of the “Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas” sign. (Las Vegas News Bureau/Courtesy)
Before there was green, the color associated with Ireland and St. Patrick was blue, according to Smithsonian magazine. As political turmoil grew in the country, however, the color green and shamrocks came to represent the rebellion and became the color we associate with the holiday.
A FEW OF OUR FAVORITE WAYS TO SPEND THE BOOZY, IRISH-THEMED HOLIDAY …
The Las Vegas Pipe Band performs during Henderson’s annual St. Patrick’s Day parade in 2014. (Yasmina Chavez/Staff)
FREMONT STREET EXPERIENCE Downtown’s massive ShamROCK bash begins Thursday, March 14 before culminating on Sunday, March 17 with the Las Vegas Firefighters Benefit Association’s annual St. Patrick’s Day march, plus dancers, aerialists, the theatrical production show Sticky Sweet (6-8 p.m.) and a slew of bands like Darby O’Gill & The Little People and Finnegan’s Wake playing on three outdoor stages (noon-3 a.m.). Free, vegasexperience.com.
CITY OF HENDERSON The southeast suburb’s three-day festival runs from March 15 to 17, offering live bands, carnival rides and games, a car show (Saturday from noon-5 p.m.) and a parade (Saturday from 10 a.m.-noon). Free admission, ride & game tickets $1.25 each, cityofhenderson.com.
THE PLAZA The Downtown property’s dome entrance will transform into a celebration of all things Irish on Saturday, March 16 beginning at 7 p.m. with drink specials, DJ entertainment, a photo booth, beer pong and an all-green fireworks show at 10:30 p.m. Free, plazahotelcasino.com.
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