The goal of the Newport Irish Heritage Month calendar is to include "All things Irish" that will be occurring in the Newport, Rhode Island area throughout March. This includes events sponsored by organizations that promote Irish heritage, culture, and history, including the Museum of Newport Irish History, the sponsor of this calendar, the Ancient Order of Hibernians, and the Newport St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee. A complete list of participating organizations and businesses may be found at the end of this document.

Schedule Of events

Museum of Newport Irish History Interpretive Center: 648 Thames St., Newport, 12 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Learn about Irish immigration to the Newport area and of the contributions to the community by individuals of Irish descent from the 1600s to the present through various exhibits, including photographs, artifacts and more. Admission by donation. MNIH Members and children under 16 are free. For more information, please visit newportirishhistory.org. 

St. Mary's Church Open: Corner Spring Street and Memorial Blvd. West. Open 12 noon-2pm. The Gothic Revival style church is home to R.I.’s oldest Catholic parish, established in 1828 to serve Newport's growing Irish immigrant population, many of whom worked on the construction of Fort Adams. Present church designed by Irish-born architect, Patrick C. Keely. Dedicated 1852 to "The Holy Name of Mary, Our Lady of the Isle." Site of the 1953 wedding of the future president, John F. Kennedy, and Jaqueline Lee Bouvier. Added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2008. www.StMaryNewportRI.org

8 th Annual St. Patrick’s Parade Day Eve Celebration at Midtown Oyster Bar. 345 Thames St. Newport. 4:00-6:00 pm. The celebration will feature the Ancient Order of Hibernian’s (AOH) Pipes and Drums and the AOH Men’s Singers. There is no cover, but funds raised will go directly to the AOH Pipes and Drums band to support their equipment needs and travel expenses. Please consider giving what you can when the collection bucket makes its way around the room. For details, including a schedule of events/performances, visit our Facebook page. To get involved as a sponsor, musician, or organization, e-mail [email protected]  or phone (401) 236-2883.

Turas Concert. The Jane Pickens Film + Event Center, 49 Touro Street, Newport, 6:00 p.m. Experience the magic of traditional Irish music with the band "Turas," with 13-year-old Irish step-dancing prodigy Kira Nagle. An intimate showcase of musical craft and charm that appeals to all, especially those who love the Emerald Isle. Jane Pickens Concert/Film Members $22, General Admission $24. For more information and to purchase tickets: https://janepickens.com/ shows/turas-st-patricks-day-eve-concert

An Evening of Irish Music with Fáilte. Linden Place, 500 Hope Street, Bristol. 7:00-9:00 p.m. Fáilte- "welcome" in Irish- features accomplished musicians Erin Dube, Paul Dube, Josh Kane, and Dean Robinson. General admission $25. Linden Place member $20. Cash bar. For tickets and more information, please visit the event page at LindenPlace.org or call (401)253-0390

"Big Daddy" Award Ceremony and Pre-Parade Party: Hibernian Hall, 2 Wellington Ave., Newport, 6:00 -10:00 p.m. Honoring IHOP Middletown, the largest financial supporter of the 2025 parade, for their generosity. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres and live entertainment (acts to be announced). Hosted by the Newport St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee. Questions: Dennis Sullivan at (401) 846-5081