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A St. Patrick’s Day Celebration was held at Fountain Park Saturday, March 16.
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Visitors to the park enjoyed the greening of the Fountain during the festivities. It was the 45th anniversary of the Fountain turning green according to fountainhillsaz.gov.
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Siblings Julian and Gemma G. were dressed for the occasion on St. Patrick’s Day at the park.
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Friends enjoy a game of three flags up at Fountain Park.
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From left, Lucy the dog, Kelli Ouverson, Mary McMahon Michels and Kelly Anderson dressed for the occasion at Fountain Park.
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Free face painting was provided at the park Saturday, March 16.
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From left, Fountain Hills residents and White Castle celebrities Jamie and Drew Schmitt enjoyed the food, drink and festivities at Fountain Park.
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Friends Chloe Schiess (left) and Justine Wong of Scottsdale wore green for St. Patrick’s Day.
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Fountain Hills Community Lions Club President Don Wendel wore his favorite green tie to the park.
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Fiona Gerdes got a floral face painting and enjoyed the live music with her grandma.
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It was a sea of green on Saturday, March 16, as thousands gathered to enjoy the festivities.
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Outdoor games were placed around the park for visitors to enjoy.
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Kilted Spirit performed Saturday morning at Fountain Park.
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Friends lock arms and dance to the live music by Kilted Spirit.
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The kids zone featured several bounce houses for children to enjoy.
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Carter Champion hit the dance floor with other young music fans.
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Members of the Mesa Caledonian Pipe Band pose in their traditional Irish garb.
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The festival included a kids zone, traditional Irish folk dancing performances, a Celtic rock band, food trucks and more.