Photo courtesy of The Naples St. Patrick Foundation
Where to Celebrate...
St. Patrick’s Day in SWFL Marco Island St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Hooley
Baby Leprechaun Races
March 1 at 1-5 p.m. Veterans’ Community Park, Marco Island The parade ends at Veterans’ Community Park with a festival featuring fun, games, and food. Visit cityofmarcoisland.com.
March 15 at 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Miromar Outlets, 10801 Corkscrew Rd., Estero Cheer on your baby to crawl across the finish line and compete for awesome prizes. Visit miromaroutlets.com.
Cape Coral Irish Festival
Fort Myers Beach St. Patrick’s Day Parade
March 7-8 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. German American Social Club, 2101 SW Pine Island Rd., Cape Coral Enjoy two days of continuous Irish entertainment sponsored by the Cape Coral Irish Club. Live music by Screaming Orphans, Derek Warfield & The Young Wolf Tones, and Albannach. Irish dance performances, games and crafts for kids, vendors, food, and more. $10 for adults, free for children 12 and younger. Visit capecoralirishfest.com.
March 16 at 10 a.m. Santini Marina Plaza North on Estero Boulevard, Fort Myers Beach Bagpipes lead this parade. Visit fortmyersbeach.org.
Naples St. Patrick’s Day Parade March 14 at 11 a.m. Fifth Avenue South, Naples This long-standing Naples’ tradition draws more than 40,000 spectators. Visit naplesparade.com. St. Patrick’s Day Pony Fun Day March 14 at 2 p.m. Cornerstone Farm South, 3375 Vanderbilt Beach Rd., Naples Ride the ponies and search for the pot of gold. Ages 5+. Scavenger hunt and more while learning how to safely ride a horse. Space is limited. Visit cornerstonefarmsouth.com. NEAPOLITANfamily • March 2020
St. Patrick’s Day Fun March 17 at 3:30-4:30 p.m. Immokalee Branch Library, 417 N. First St., Immokalee Wear green and express your inner Irish with crafty creations. Ages 5-11. Call 239-252-7073 or visit collierlibrary.org. St. Paddy’s Day Celebration March 17 from 5-5:30 p.m. Venetian Village, 4200 Gulf Shore Blvd., Naples Join us for an Irish dance performance from Tir Na Nog Irish Dance Academy. Visit venetianvillage.com. Make and Take Craft: St. Patrick’s Day March 18 at 4 p.m. Naples Regional Library, 650 Central Ave., Naples Make a fun craft after story time. All ages. Call 239-252-5135 or visit collierlibrary.org. neafamily.com
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