Illinois
Southern Illinois Irish Festival celebrates Celtic culture
CARBONDALE, Ill. (KFVS) – The Southern Illinois Irish Festival returned this weekend, bringing the community together to celebrate Celtic culture.
The event featured all things Irish- food, music, marketplaces and games.
Children even had the opportunity to participate in the wee highland games.
The event took place at Evergreen Park in Carbondale.
Southern Illinois Irish Festival President Thomas Grant said he loves putting on the event every year.
“It just puts a smile on people’s faces, and everybody comes out and has a good time,” Grant said.
The festival is held on the last weekend of April every year.
To learn more, visit their Facebook page.
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