SHAMROCKS BY THE SEA IRISH FESTIVAL SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 27TH
RAIN OR SHINE
11 AM - 6 PM
New Start Time
Shamrocks By the Sea is sponsored and produced by The Ocean County St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee. Every year we present our parade on the First Saturday in March.
This years it will be held on Saturday March 11th. The parade starts at noon on the Boulevard.
Please click the Link below and it will take you to our parade website for more information.
In an effort to help support Seaside Park, we have teamed up to help bring people to Seaside Park after the summer season is over.
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If you wish to be a Banner sponsor for the festival, please click the button below to download the sponsor form.
ENTERTAINMENT
BRING A CHAIR TO GET A GOOD SPOT
TO SEE ALL OF OUR BANDS UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL.
In addition to the main Shamrocks By The Sea events, there are lots of other fun and exciting activities happening all throughout the day, with something for everyone to enjoy. Check the space below to see what we have in store, and if you have any questions, please feel free to reach out and we would be more than happy to help.
SHAMROCK AND THISTLE PIPE BAND
4 PM
COME AND ENJOY TOMS RIVERS OWN SHAMROCK AND THISTLE PIPE BAND
AS THEY PERFORM A PIPES AND DRUM EXHIBITIONLEAD BY OUR PARADES PRESIDENT, TOM KING
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Massed Bands 5 pm.
Please stay to the end where all of the pipe bands gather to salute our 40 foot long American Flag. All active and retired service members are invited to participate.
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MAIN STAGE
THE Shantys
11 AM - 3 PM
Welcome Back Boys.
The Shantys bring a different mix of Irish tunes and Rebel songs. Bring your chair and dancing shoes for these fine lads.
Devrin Academy of Irish Dance
3 pm
The Devrin school of Irish Dance will make a special appearance this year.
Come and enjoy traditional Irish step dancers as they perform .
Irish dance / Ceili dance.
Irish stepdance / Festival Irish dance.
Sean-nós dance / Irish set dance.
MAIN STAGE
Bally Haunis
3:30 - 6 PM
BALLY HAUNIS IS RETURNING TO THE FESTIVAL AGAIN THIS YEAR. PLEASE COME OUT AND ENJOY THEM AS THEY ALWAYS ENTERTAIN OUR CROWDS. BALLY HAUNIS PLAYED AT OUR IRISH WAKE FUNDRAISER IN FEB. AT HEMNINGWAYS.
Beer Garden
Marty McKeirnan will be back again, entertaining everyone at the Beer Garden. Marty will continue the music when the bands on the main stage take their breaks.
VENDOR INFORMATION
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Don’t Miss Out
Our Sixth annual Celtic Festival. Located on the bay in Sea Side Park. This event is sponsored by your Saint Patrick's Day parade committee. We are trying to keep the Irish spirit alive until our parade comes again in March.
10 AM
ATTENDING VENDORS
Bob Cuthbert Photography: bcuthbert1@yahoo.com
Rico Toma: cornerricotom@aol.com
Coastal Tees: coastaltees.johnflynn@gmail.com
Colorful Corner: colorfulcorner@hotmail.com
Donegal Importers: info@donegalimporters.com
Good Stuff Dip: eddieells@aol.com goodstuffdips.com
Harrigans Nuts: harrigans@gmail.com
Missy Faul Jewlery: missyfaul@aol.com
Patriot Cigars: patriotcigars76@gmail.com
Pats Kilts: kenny0823@msn.com
SashayStudio: carrie@sashaystudio.com
Savvy Fit Soapsthomas@tascoworldwide.com
SCN sportsclocknetwork@gmail.com
Shabby Shore: spotsbuzzy12@comcast.net
Shawn Goodheart: sgoodheart013@aol.com
Tracy Tynan Designs: tracytayandesigns@gmail.com
Jersey Mermaid Co: jerseymermaidco@gmail.com
Unique Crastions: UCBCC3@gmail.com
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SPONSORS
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