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Fun Events to Explore In Phoenix: Weekend of March 13th

March 12, 2009

By:Ann Belfield

Phoenix: 26^th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Faire, Saturday, March 14^th at 10am. The parade begins at 3rd Street and Sheridan, in front of St. Mary’s High School, proceeds south down 3rd Street at Moreland, just before Margaret T. Hance Park, where the Grand Irish Faire will be held. Events continue from 10am – 4:10pm. For a list of events, click here.

Valley of the Sun Goes Green on March 13^th & 14^th. On Friday, March 13^th and Saturday, March 14^th, the Phoenix Convention Center features the BIG Southwest Build-It-Green Expo. The convention is anticipated to have over 500 exhibitors that include: building and construction products, architectural and engineering services, various governmental, non-profit, and private green programs, waste management, renewable energy, transportation, furnishings, landscaping, consumer goods and HVAC & AC companies. Green educational programs will be held throughout each day.

Fountain Hills: St. Patrick’s Day Celebration Saturday, March 14th from 10:30am-6:30pm. At 12:00 watch the fountain turn GREEN. Click here for more info and directions to the event.

Tempe: St. Patty’s Day 8k & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk, March 1 5^th at 7:30am. Location: Sister City Garden Area on All American Way. Registration Begins at 6:30am. For more info click here.

Scottsdale: St. Patrick’s Day 4 Mile Run/Walk, March 14^th at 5pm. This run takes place in good ole’ Old Town Scottsdale on the Arizona Canal between 56^th St and Goldwater. Register & pick up your race packet at 3pm. For more info, click here.

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