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]]> Irish DancersBesides the  two main St. Patrick’s Day parades in DC on Saturday March 3rd and Sunday, March 10th, there’s a huge outdoor St. Patty’s party being held on the grounds of RFK Stadium.

Complete with 40 live bands, DJs and live acts on seven stages, strolling entertainers, Irish (and non-Irish) music and dancers, along with the rides and games, party tents, food  and of course lots of beer, Shamrock Fest ’07 is a must for the lover of St. Patrick’s Day.Shamrock Fest

Shamrock Fest ’07
RFK Stadium Festival Grounds  Main parking lot
2400 East Capitol Street, S.E.
Washington, DC 20003

Date and Time – Saturday, March 10th, Noon – 10:00 p.m.

Tickets – $20 and are available online, but prices increase as the date gets closer, kids 12 and under are free. 

Nearest Metro subway station – Stadium-Armory – Blue and Orange line

Photo credits: fest photo courtesy of National Shamrock Fest’07, all others Flickr
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