New Jersey Irish Festival Coming To FirstEnergy Park
Published on April 21, 2008 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Jersey Shore BlueClaws News Release
LAKEWOOD, N.J. -On Saturday, June 14, the BlueClaws will proudly host the 38th Annual New Jersey Irish Festival at FirstEnergy Park. It is the second consecutive year the BlueClaws will host the event after a 36 year run in Holmdel.
Events that day include a pipe-band competition, entertainment throughout the day and a 5 p.m. Mass. There will also be various Irish vendors around the concourse sampling displaying a wide variety of merchandise.
"We are thrilled to be hosting the Irish Festival at FirstEnergy Park for the second straight year," said Jim Byrne, Chairman of the New Jersey Irish Festival. "Last year's event was a huge success, combining one of New Jersey's most fun and entertaining traditions with one of its finest facilities."
Featuring food, music, merchandise, games, raffles, and additional entertainment for children, the New Jersey Irish Festival is a day-long celebration of Irish culture and heritage. This year's event begins at 9 a.m. and will feature live entertainment all day long.
Entertainment includes performances by the New York Show Band, Willie Lynch, Searson, Celtic Cross and the DeNogla School of Dance.
"I'd like to thank Jim Byrne and everyone at the New Jersey Irish Festival for giving us the opportunity to host this event," Lakewood BlueClaws General Manager Geoff Brown said. "We could not be more excited to welcome the Irish Festival again to FirstEnergy Park."
Tickets are now on sale at the FirstEnergy Park box office, online at BlueClaws.com, or by calling the BlueClaws at 732-901-7000. Tickets cost just $8 if purchased in advance and $10 on the day of the event.
The 2008 BlueClaws season in is underway! Seats are still available for every BlueClaws game. Tickets may be purchased online at BlueClaws.com, over the phone at (732) 901-7000 or in person at the FirstEnergy Park ticket office.
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