Boston's St. Patrick's Celebration 2006

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. October 14, 2008

BOSTON, MA, January 24, 2006. Boston - the most-Irish of American cities offers a host of ways to celebrate the homeland's traditions and history. Enjoy the parade, Irish dining, festivals, special exhibits, and more, where there will be a party every night. The Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau offers weekend hotel packages on their web site www.BostonUSA.com so it's easy to make this a great getaway. The concerts and events begin as early as March 11 and continue through March 19, 2006 when the Parade takes place. A visit to the 135th New England Flower Show, March 11-19, 2006, Bayside Expo Center, can be combined with the St. Patrick's celebrations!

Highlights:

o On St. Patrick's Day, March 17, 2006, the Museum at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library opens a new exhibit "A Journey Home - John F. Kennedy and Ireland " that explores President Kennedy's relationship to his ancestral homeland. View a large selection of never-before-seen materials including gifts presented to the President by the people of Ireland as well as other artifacts, documents, photographs and film footage relating to his Irish heritage and his June state visit to the country of his forebears. That particular journey he later described as "one of the most moving experiences" of his life. Visit the exhibit and you may leave with a bit of President Kennedy's sentiments.

o Boston's Irish Heritage Trail is a self-guided, three mile walking tour that covers 300 years of history as it takes you through Boston's downtown, North End, Beacon Hill and Back Bay. Learn about famous politicians, artists, matriarchs and war heroes, part of a rich tradition of rebellion, leadership and triumph that personifies the Boston Irish. Maps are available at the Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau's Boston Common Visitor Center, the Prudential Center Visitor Information Center.

o In Boston plenty of pubs to visit: Adjacent to Faneuil Hall Marketplace and the waterfront, The Black Rose is one of the most famous watering holes this side of Galway Bay. The menu includes mouthwatering corned beef and cabbage, aged Angus steak, Shepherd's Pie, as well as New England seafood and a pint or two of Guinness. Traditional Irish breakfast is served every Saturday and Sunday. The Black Rose is a landmark for Boston's Irish and a destination for many visitors (it even features a children's menu). Live Irish entertainment nightly and on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. In Fanueil Hall Marketplace itself Ned Devine's hand painted murals, imported Irish woodwork, original brickwork and ambient lighting create a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere. On nearby Broad Street Tiernan's is a Boston favorite. This traditional Irish restaurant combines both Irish and American favorites. The majority of the dishes are family recipes from the Tiernan family. In the Back Bay M. J. O'Conner's offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere enhanced with eye-catching stained glass creates a spectacular drop by visit Full Irish menu. Also in the Back Bay Solas means comfort in Gaelic and comfort is exactly what you'll find in this modern day space influenced by Irish architecture and embroidered in style.

o In Cambridge plenty of pubs to visit: Named for Dublin's most famous street, Grafton Street Pub in Cambridge's Harvard Square, is a combination of traditional Irish pub and contemporary restaurant. Grafton Street features more than a dozen beers on tap and an extensive wine list...Another Cambridge favorite is Temple Bar, named after the bustling entertainment district of Temple Bar, Dublin, here you can relax, dine, and enjoy the wide selection of wine, beer, and single malt scotches.

o In Concert: The Chieftains! Known for honoring the traditional Celtic / Irish music of Ireland and acclaimed for their ability to infuse these classic melodies with a fresh spirit, the Chieftains are appreciated by all who share a spirit for adventure, a pleasure in surprises, or purely a love of music and fun. At Boston Symphony Hall Saturday, March 11, 7:30pm

o In Concert: Ronan Tynan In Concert at the Berklee Performance Center on March 11, 2006.

o In Concert: Dropkick Murphys In Concert at Avalon, March 16-19, 2006.

o First Boston Gaelic Gourmet Gala: Boston will host the First Boston Gaelic Gourmet Gala at Hotel Commonwealth , Boston 6-9 pm March 15, 2006 featuring top chefs from Ireland & Boston .For Information 617-532-5063. Visit the web site: www.irishmassachusetts.com

o First Boston Gaelic Gourmet Week Boston will host the First Boston Gaelic Gourmet Week mat Omni Parker House, Jurys Boston Hotel, Hotel Commonwealth featuring one week of menus & Chefs & Visiting Irish Master Chefs events, March 12-19, 2006 . Information (617) 696-9880. Visit the web site: www.irishmassachusetts.com

o On Saturday March 18, 2006 - at the John F. Kennedy Library Museum a music program features a much acclaimed husband and wife duo, ATWATER-DONNELLY presenting a grand blend of Appalachian, Celtic and original folk music sung with beautiful vocals and an array of unusual instruments including the mountain dulcimer, old-time banjo, tin whistle, limberjacks, mandolin, harmonica, feet and more.

o The 105th annual Boston St. Patrick's Day parade will begin at 1:00pm Sunday March 19, 2006 in South Boston, a distinctly Irish neighborhood jutting into Boston Harbor. The parade features dozens of bands from Ireland and across the United States, including local favorites like Boston Police Gaelic Column, composed of Boston police officers. The 105th annual parade celebrates a glorious tradition of keeping Irish heritage alive. Featuring marching bands and pipe bands from throughout North America, the parade travels through Boston's most Irish neighborhood, South Boston.

Visit the Greater Boston Convention and Visitors Bureau web site for constantly updated info:

http://www.bostonusa.com/visitor/resdet.php?&type=event&seqnum=14896