All things Irish celebrated in Arlington Heights
The 18th annual Irish Fest began Friday evening at the Arlington Heights Museum campus at the corner of Euclid and Vail.
The celebration of all things Irish - including music, dancing and food - continues from 4 to 11 p.m. today. Admission for children ages 3-14 is $3, and children younger than 3 get in free. Adult admission is $5.
For details, go to www.ahmuseum.org/irishfest or call the historical museum at (847) 255-1225.
Bohola band members Jimmy Keane, right, and Patrick Broaders entertain patrons Friday at the 18th annual Irish Fest in Arlington Heights.
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The Trinity Irish Dancers perform during the Arlington Heights Historical Museum's Irish Fest on the museum grounds Friday night. The event also runs Saturday night from 4pm-11pm and features more Irish dancing as well as live music. All funds raised benefit the museum.
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The Trinity Irish Dancers perform during the Arlington Heights Historical Museum's Irish Fest on the museum grounds Friday night. The event also runs Saturday night from 4pm-11pm and features more Irish dancing as well as live music. All funds raised benefit the museum.
Patrick Kunzer/pkunzer@dailyherald.com
Harper Novak, center, 3, of Arlington Heights enjoys a Trinity Irish Dancers performance with other children during the Arlington Heights Historical Museum's Irish Fest on the museum grounds Friday night. The event also runs Saturday night from 4pm-11pm and features more Irish dancing as well as live music. All funds raised benefit the museum.
Patrick Kunzer/pkunzer@dailyherald.com