ERIN, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – Crowds of people from Erin, TN and the surrounding areas will flood the downtown area Saturday, March 18 for the town’s 54th Annual Irish Day Celebration.
Attendees can enjoy a parade, vendors, live music, a demolition derby, and more.
The festival is tradition because the town was settled by Irish immigrants in the 1850s. Main Street and the rest of the town will be decked out in green decorations galore.
The festival has been going on all week, but the parade and main events are set for Saturday.
PHOTOS: Erin Irish Day 2016
See a list of some of the attractions below:
GRAND Parade
Parade starts at 11:00 a.m.
Main Street closes at 10:00 a.m. in preparation for the parade. No animals are permitted, except for service animals.
Leprechaun Parade
Young Leprechauns are invited to help lead the parade. They will leave from the Erin Nazarene Church ahead of the Grand Parade. Judging will begin at 10:30 a.m., so parents need to arrive early. There will be no last minute entries or judging. Leprechauns will be judged according to costume and/or ride.
Demolition Derby
3:00 p.m. held at Perdue Acoustic Show Grounds
721 Front Street
Gates open at 10:00 a.m.
Find more information about the Irish Day Celebration on the Houston County Chamber’s Facebook page.