GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Irish on Ionia, presented by HopCat, will be celebrating its 11th year as Michigan's largest St. Patrick's Day street festival.
This year on March 16, Ionia Avenue will take on the festival from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Stretching up Ionia from Fulton to Oakes, and across Weston from Ionia to Commerce will be two separate stages with a variety of entertainment such as live music, dance, street performances and high-energy DJs.
Attendees can celebrate the holiday with live performances by Belfast Gin, Ironwood, Leprecons and Stone Clover, while the DJ stage will feature SNBNY, Slim Tim, VanHekken, Jodi Dro, Colin Chaos, Konundrum and more.
Along with the music will be Irish-inspired and local food trucks, Irish beer, green beer, local craft beer, canned cocktails and zero-proof beverages under heated tents.
"On behalf of HopCat, we are beyond excited to invite everyone to Irish On Ionia 2024! After the historic snowfall last year, we are manifesting sunshine this year,” said HopCat Brand Manager, Michele Ary. “The day will be filled with fantastic music, performances, and an atmosphere that radiates the spirit of celebration. Let's paint Grand Rapids green and make Irish On Ionia 2024 a memorable celebration."
For more information or to purchase tickets you can visit irishonionia.com.
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