Thursday, March 4, 2010

3.4.10 St Patty's Day

St. Patrick's Day celebration in N. Charleston set
Staff report
Thursday, March 4, 2010



North Charleston's 7th Annual St. Patrick's Day Block Party and Parade is scheduled for Saturday, March 13 from 12:30-8 p.m. on East Montague Avenue in the Olde Village near Park Circle.

The parade grand marshal will again Mayor Keith Summey.

East Montague Avenue will be closed to vehicle traffic from Virginia Avenue to O'Hear Avenue for the festivities. The celebration includes live bands, Irish dancing, bagpipe music, a jump castle, face painting, a mechanical bull, food vendors, corned beef and cabbage, a DJ, Irish trivia and prizes.

The parade will begin at Park Place East at 12:30 p.m. The parade route will go down East Montague Avenue to the block party location near Virginia Avenue.

The party, parade and parking are free to the public. St. Patrick's Day is March 17.

3.4.10 Charleston Wine & Food Festival

BB&T's Charleston Wine + Food Festival
March 4-7, 2010
Guests have the opportunity to indulge in the unique flavors of the Lowcountry while tasting the Epicurean delights of the country's best chefs, authors and wine professionals. Learn about and get a taste of Southern cuisine and the Lowcountry's unique food styles, heritage, and recipes at various events and venues throughout the weekend. Tickets go fast - so get them while they're hot! The mission of the Charleston Wine + Food Festival, a recognized 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, is to enhance Charleston's culinary reputation and support important charitable endeavors by focusing national attention on the entertainment, education, and gastronomical gratification opportunities presented by world class culinary professionals and wine experts.
Various high-quality restaurants throughout Charleston.
Mar. 4 from 11a.m.-10p.m.; Mar. 5 from 11a.m.-6:30p.m.; Mar. 6 from 9a.m.-12a.m.; Mar. 7 from 11a.m.-8p.m.
Individual event ticket prices vary; $695/Grand Weekend Pass Option 1; $420/Grand Weekend Pass Option 2.
For more info, visit
www.charlestonwineandfood.com.