Holiday

fri. 14-mon. 17
.St. Patrick's Day Celebration - Relish
in Guinness drink specials and indulge in
traditional Irish fare during the celebration, Friday,
March 14-17, Fairgrounds Gaming and Raceway,
5600 McKinley Parkway, Hamburg. 649-3900,
www. the- fairgrounds. com
sat. 15
.Old Neighborhood St. Patrick's Day
Parade - This parade retraces the original 1913 parade
route through the historic streets of the Valley and Old First Ward
neighborhoods. More than 60 contingents march, and an Irish
hooley (party) follows featuring live music and refreshments, noon
Saturday, March 15, Valley Community Center, 93 Leddy St., Buffalo;
free. 823-4707, www.thevalleycenter.com
sun. 16
.Buffalo's St. Patrick's Day Parade - Thousands of people line up on
Delaware Avenue to watch this display in honor of St. Patrick and the Irish her itage
and contributions to Buffalo. The parade steps off Niagara Square and continues up
Delaware Avenue to North Street, 2 p.m. Sunday, March 16; free. 875-0282,
www.buffaloirish.com
.St. Patrick's Day Post-Parade Party - Free ice skating, clowns, face
painting and good green fun, 3-6 p.m. Sunday, March 16, Rotary Rink at Fountain
Plaza, Main and Chippewa streets, Buffalo; free. 856-3150, www.buffaloplace.com
mon. 17
.Orchard Park Music Department - The middle school will present The
Fiddlers Group & Chorus for a St. Patrick's Day event, 3:15 p.m. Monday, March 17,
Orchard Glen Community Center, 6055 Armor Road, Orchard Park. 662-5544,
www.OrchardGlenRET.com