Scranton Cultural Center to Host St. Patrick’s Parade Day Party The Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple is once again the place to celebrate this year’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade! The Center’s annual St. Patrick’s Parade Day Party will begin at 11:00 AM on March 9 and will continue until 4:00 PM. Admission is free and live entertainment will be provided by Across the Pond. In addition, several parade performers will continue their acts at the SCC for all partygoers to enjoy, from bagpipers to step dancers and more! Admission is FREE to the public as the Scranton Cultural Center’s gift to the community. A cash bar and light fare will be available for purchase. The 2024 St. Patrick’s Parade Day Party is sponsored by The Society of Irish Women, The Friendly Sons of St. Patrick – Lackawanna County, Comfort Suites Scranton and LT Verrastro. Supported by Lackawanna County and the PA Council on the Arts. The Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple’s 2023-2024 Season is sponsored by Fidelity Bank and LT Verrastro and supported by the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, and the Lackawanna County Office of Arts and Culture, and Commissioners Bill Gaughan, Matt McGloin and Chris Chermak. A special thank you to its media partners: Allied Services, Audacy, Lamar Advertising, MAC Signs and Times Shamrock Communications Listing Information: WHO: The Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple WHAT: St. Patrick’s Parade Day Party with Music by Across the Pond WHEN: Saturday, March 9 – 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM WHERE: Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple – Grand Ballroom 420 N. Washington Avenue – Scranton, PA 18503 TICKET PRICE: **FREE ADMISSION!!**
The Anthracite Heritage Museum Reopens for Charter Day The Anthracite Heritage Museum will be open and free to the public in celebration of Charter Day on Sunday, March 12 to celebrate the 342nd anniversary of Pennsylvania’s original charter.The Anthracite Heritage Museum will offer free admission and a special presentation of a film by the Underground Miners. The film features a 30 minute conversation with nonagenarian anthracite miner Phil Voystock. It will run each hour. These events are part of the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission’s Charter Day event, when museums and historic sites throughout Pennsylvania celebrate the Commonwealth’s birthday with free admission and special programs.
