It’s been a cold, grey winter, so you’re probably more than ready for bright sunshine and warm temperatures! While this winter was more on the mild side than the past few, it’s still exciting to know that the snowiest months of the year are behind us and backyard barbecues and pool parties are on the horizon.
Spring doesn’t officially begin until March 20, but it’s definitely already in the air here in the Lehigh Valley. It’s just about time to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and Easter, so if you don’t already have plans, find out what’s going on in the area.
St. Patrick’s Day Fun in Allentown
Whether you have a deep Irish heritage or you just pretend to for the day, you’re probably already looking forward to Allentown’s annual St. Patrick’s Day festivities. This year’s schedule includes:
- Pub Crawl — West End Pubs — March 12
- Mass & Breakfast — Immaculate Conception Church — March 13
- Flag-Raising Ceremony — City Hall Plaza — March 17
- Coronation Celebration and Dinner — Agricultural Fairgrounds Agriplex — March 18
- Irish Cultural Community Day — Agricultural Fairgrounds Agriplex – March 19
- West End St. Pat’s 5K Race — West End Theatre district — March 20
- Massed Bands Exhibition — 19th Street between Liberty and Tilghman Streets — March 20
- Patrick’s Day Parade — West End — March 20
Click here for more detailed information on this annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration.
The Lehigh Valley Celebrates Easter
As always, there are plenty of fun Easter activities for kids, adults and even pets this year. Some of the area’s highlights include:
- Pet Photos with the Easter Bunny — Lehigh Valley Mall — March 6 and March 13 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Children’s Photos with the Easter Bunny — Lehigh Valley Mall — February 26 through March 26
- Easter Egg Hunt — First Baptist Church — March 26
- Brunch with the Easter Bunny — Rojos Bar and Grill — March 26
Additionally, HTSS Inc. will be placing a jelly bean jar in our reception area that applicants and current employees can submit their guess for starting March 17. The winner will be announced on March 25.
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