Charles Ives Concert Park will be the backdrop for this year’s exciting Greater Danbury Irish Festival.
Scheduled for Sept. 23rd, 24th, and 25th, 2011, this Connecticut event is an annual celebration that began in 2001, a few days after the tragic events of 9/11.
Unsure about whether or not to cancel the festival, organizers finally decided to proceed, and the first Greater Danbury Irish Festival became the site of a moving candlelight vigil for the victims and their families…
Today, the festival honors Celtic heritage through the beauty of Irish music, dance, and culture; this year’s schedule features headlining musical acts The Highland Rovers and the Mighty Ploughboys.
On Saturday, a a thrilling Pipe and Drum exhibition will take place in the morning; a charming CC Pipers & Children’s Parade is scheduled for 3 p.m on the same day.
Other fun activities at this weekend festival include a Cultural Tent (featuring information about the Potato Famine, the Book of Kells, traditional Irish music, and much more…) and a licensed food tent with corned beef sandwiches, burgers and Irish beers and libations…
If you’re looking for an energizing event that helps you to connect with the spirit of the Irish people (and the legacy of your own Gaelic ancestors), be sure to visit this popular social event.
For more information, visit the official The Greater Danbury Festival website…