Patriot Place will once again celebrate the joys of Irish culture with the 12^th annual Irish Festival, taking place Saturday, March 11 from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m.

The daylong celebration will feature live performances by Irish musicians and step dancers, as well as a full slate of free Irish-themed activities for the whole family to enjoy. This popular Patriot Place tradition is free and open to the public.

The fun includes musical performances from Black Velvet, Devri and Jenny’s Chickens at Six String Grill & Stage, as well as Irish step dancing performances from several talented groups hosted by Splitsville Luxury Lanes™ | Howl at the Moon | Topgolf Swing Suite. Throughout the festival, families can also enjoy activities including airbrush tattoos, caricature artists, a balloon artist and more.

Additionally, Patriot Place will host a number of special appearances throughout the day, including the Providence Hurling Club and Old Colony Highland Pipe Band. The Patriot Place Irish Vendor Village, located next to Wormtown Brewery and across from vineyard vines, will also be lined with several authentic Irish merchants, including the Irish Import Shop, Eire’s Irish Imports, Boston Irish Apparel and more. The Irish Festival will take place rain or shine.