City of Everett hosting Irish American Heritage Month flag raising and celebration

All are welcome to join the City in raising the Irish flag at City Hall and attend a community reception following the ceremony

Special to The Advocate

Mayor Carlo DeMaria is pleased to announce that the City of Everett will host the Irish American Heritage Month flag raising and celebration on Saturday, March 16, at 1 p.m., at Everett City Hall (484 Broadway, at the corner of Church Street and Broadway).  The City of Everett will be joining in celebrations across the nation to pay tribute to the achievements and contributions of Irish Americans by raising the Irish flag to fly high at City Hall. Following the flag raising, the celebration will continue with a community reception at 2 p.m. at Stewart’s Pub (140 Jefferson Ave.) with food, music and plenty of fun. Entertainment will be provided by musician and DJ Tommy Sheehan.

“The City of Everett is a vibrant City that celebrates the beautiful tapestry of diversity that is represented here in meaningful ways,” said Everett’s Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Cathy Draine. “Commemorating Irish American Heritage Month through both the flag raising and community reception is a way of strengthening the bonds of community and appreciating the many contributions that residents of Irish heritage have made to create a thriving Everett.”

The month of March is recognized as Irish American Heritage Month in the United States to recognize and celebrate the contributions Irish immigrants have made in all aspects of American life. Irish Americans have made significant contributions to Everett and the rest of the country throughout history.

For more information about the event, please visit cityofeverett.com/events/irish-american-heritage.