Irish traditions celebrated in St. Paul ahead of St. Patrick's Day
Irish culture celebrated in St. Paul
Ahead of St. Patrick's Day, plenty of events honored Irish culture in the Twin Cities over the weekend.
(FOX 9) - Over the weekend, traditional Irish music and dancing drew crowds around the Twin Cities to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.
Celtic Junction hosts St. Patrick's Day event
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Natalie Nugent O’Shea is the executive director of the Celtic Junction Art Center in St. Paul, which hosted several sold-out shows.
"It doesn’t matter where you’re from, or who you are, it’s infective," Natalie said. "People are playing music together, they’re dancing together, they’re celebrating this deep culture together, and you could be two [years old] or you could be 102 [years old]."
Landmark Center hosts similar events
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Across town, the Landmark Center also filled up for two days of Irish dancing.
More than 600 Irish performers took to the stage.
"It’s good exercise. It’s great camaraderie. It’s lots of fun," Irish Arts Minnesota Vice President Jan Casey told FOX 9.