St. Patrick's Day Parade, Parties, Films on Martha's Vineyard

St. Patrick's Day weekend is on the way, when we celebrate Irish-American culture and heritage.

For the second year in Edgartown, a St. Patrick's Day parade will wend its way along Dock Street to the Newes from America Pub, starting at the foot of Main Street at 11:30 a.m. Sunday.

The Newes and Kelley House Hotel are hosting a day of festivities beginning at 11 a.m. and including face painting for kids and a limerick contest with the top prize a stay at the Kelley House with dinner for two (see attached entry form).

But there's no need to wait for the 17th. Here are some other ways to get your Irish on over the next few days:

• Offshore Ale Company in Oak Bluffs continues its "Road to St. Patrick's Day" party and contest tonight at 5 p.m.
• The band Good Night Louise performs live in the Chappy Room at the Newes Saturday night starting at 8 p.m.
• MV Florist is featuring green carnations.
• There's an Irish Film Weekend at the MV Film Center: Check our calendar for films and screening times. 

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