This year’s award will go to IHOP Restaurant, Middletown in recognition for raising the most money for the 2009 parade in honor of St. Patrick. Hors d’oeuvres, cash bar and entertainment including bagpipe
bands. Free with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. Hibernian Hall, Wellington Avenue, 846-5081
Presented by Swanhurst Chorus, 6:30 p.m., reservations advised, Fenner Hall, 682-1630
Little Bits O’Humor
Newport’s Award-winning comedy improv troupe will entertain you with limericks, leprechauns and laughs created on the spot, 8 p.m., Firehouse Theater, 4 Equality Park Place, $15, 849-3473, www.firehousetheater.org
A Mass in honor of St. Patrick starts at St. Joseph’s Church, Broadway, 9 a.m.
Pre-parade event hosted by Mayor Jeanne Marie Napolitano and the City Council,10 a.m., City Hall Broadway
Live coverage of the 54th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade begins on 1540 WADK radio program, 11 a.m.
The 54th annual parade in Honor of St. Patrick steps off promptly at 11 a.m., the parade runs from Broadway to St. Augustin’s Church on Harrison Ave.
Clowns, parade bands, food and refreshments, free and non-alcohol family event, 1 p.m. at the Hut, behind the Newport Public Library, sponsored by Citizens Bank, 846-5081
Enjoy the rest of the day at one of the “most Irish” places in town, advance tickets a must, $20, 847-8671
Presented by Swanhurst Chorus, 6:30 p.m., reservations advised, Fenner Hall, 682-1630
Newport’s Award winning-comedy improv troupe will entertain you with limericks, leprechauns and laughs created on the spot, 8 p.m., Firehouse Theater, 4 Equality Park Place, $15, but mention Irish Heritage
Month and get $5 off, 849-3473, www.firehousetheater.org
In Honor of St. Patrick, 11 a.m., St. Mary’s Church, Spring Street
Live traditional Irish music hosted by A. O. Guttierez, Tim May, and Jack Wright, 5-9 p.m., Fastnet
Pub, One Broadway. 845-9311, www.thefastnetpub.com.
Presented by Swanhurst Chorus, 1:30 p.m., reservations advised, Fenner Hall, 682-1630