WNY's largest St. Patrick's Day party returns to Conference & Event Center Niagara Falls

More than 2,500 guests will fill The Conference & Event Center Niagara Falls (101 Old Falls St.) for the 32nd annual St. Patrick's Day Celebration, hosted by the Ancient Order of Hibernians, Monday, March 17, beginning at 5 p.m.

Tickets are $7 in advance, or $8 at the door. Children under age 12 receive free admission. Proceeds benefit local charities, as directed by the AOH's Niagara County Chapter, Division 1.

The party features traditional Irish food and beverages, music by The Blarney Bunch, and Irish dance performances by the McCarthy School of Dance. Attendees are asked to bring in nonperishable food items to be donated to Heart, Love & Soul Food Pantry.

"This is truly the largest annual party of its kind in Western New York," said Jason Murgia, assistant general manager at the Conference & Event Center Niagara Falls.

Prior to the party, guests can experience the "World's Shortest Parade," at 4:45 p.m. The parade route begins about 75 steps away, from Old Falls Street at First Street into the entrance of The Conference & Event Center.

Advance sale tickets are being sold at B&B Cigars on Main Street and McCloud's Pharmacy on Buffalo Avenue in Niagara Falls; Always a Party on Military Road in the Town on Niagara; Cheri Amour on Center Street in Lewiston; and at McNerney's Irish Imports inside the Eastern Hills Mall.

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