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St. Paddy's Weekend with the Sweet Potato Queens
Mar 18 – Mar 21.
In collaboration with the Mal's St. Paddy's Day Parade on March 20, the 4-day weekend consists of several celebrations on Thirsty Thursday, Friday Frivolity, Spectacular Saturday and Sweet Sunday. Visit the Web site for more details on events and additional locations. Weekend passes are available; additional ticket prices may apply for some events.
Hilton Jackson.
$69 in advance online, $80 if bought locally.

filed under: Community, Holiday.

St. Patrick's Block Party
Mar 20 – Mar 21.
On Saturday, March 20, the indoor and outdoor festivities include signature Irish dishes, premium Irish beer and live music all day with Captain’s Mackey Goatskin and String Band, Soundwagon, St. Adonis and Cary Hudson. The kitchen is open until midnight, and the pub is open until 1 a.m. On Sunday, March 21, in addition to the ceili dance with the Jackson Irish Dancers and Mairtin and Eamonn de Cogain, Captain’s Mackey Goatskin and String Band returns along with Spirits of the House, St. Brigid's, Jim Flanagan, Legacy and Rob Millette.
Fenian's.
$5 Saturday, $3 Sunday.

filed under: Holiday, JFP Sponsored Events.

Mal's St. Paddy's Day Parade
Sat, Mar 20, 1:00 pm.
This year's theme is "It Ain't Easy Bein' Green." The parade will begin on the corner of State and Court streets.
Downtown Jackson.

filed under: Holiday.

Irish Spring 2010 (Sams Lounge)
Mar 20 – Mar 21.
Irish Spring 2010 (Night) @ Sam's Lounge 9pm-Close; $15 21 & Up With Dustin Holton aka D-Lerium(Static System Records-DNF Music) Orlando, FL
Sam's Lounge.
$15 (21+).

filed under: Artistic Opportunities, Holiday, Local TV and Radio, Community, Regional Music, Concerts.

Spring Market
Mar 25 – Mar 27.
Shop for the latest in spring fashion, accessories, jewelry, shoes, handbags, children's clothes, home decor, gourmet foods and more. Market hours are 9 a.m.-6 p.m. March 25, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. March 26 and 9 a.m.-6 p.m. March 27. A $5 "Girls' Night Out" with a silent auction and a cash bar will also be on March 26 from 5-9 p.m.
Jackson Convention Complex.
$8, $12 3-day pass, children 12 and under free.

filed under: Family, Shopping and Sales, Holiday.

Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi's Easter Egg Hunt
Sat, Mar 27, 10:00 am.
At the Center Court. Open to children 8 and under, the event includes door prizes, refreshments, hunting for the golden egg and pictures with the Easter bunny. Prizes will be awarded to all egg hunters. Proceeds benefit Camp Kandu.
Highland Village.
$5.

filed under: Community, Holiday, Be the Change.

 


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