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Hoosick Falls St. Patrick’s Parade Fun And Fundraiser

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The Hoosick Falls St. Patrick’s Parade Committee will host a fundraiser on Saturday, February 9, from 1 to 4 pm at the Sandbar in Hoosick Falls. The event will feature demonstrations and competitions of Irish Road Bowling, the Irish Stew Cook-Off, a potato bar and the Irish Cocktail Contest.
[private]Irish Road Bowling Competitions – Come learn an ancient Irish pastime.
Irish Stew Cook-Off – $10 to enter – $5 to taste – prizes for Best Tasting, Most Irish, Most Unique. Contact Mary Bradley at 518-686-5010.
Irish Cocktail Contest – $5 to enter – come concoct your best Irish brew.
Prizes will be awarded, and the big St Patrick’s Day 50/50 will begin.
The Parade
The 22nd Annual Hoosick Falls St Patrick’s Day Parade  will be held on Saturday, March 16. Come one, come all – everyone’s Irish on St Patrick’s Day! Enter a float, walk or ride! Contact Kevin O’Malley at 518-686-9460 or email hoosickkid@gmail.com.[/private]