This March, the city of Chandler is ringing in springtime with a slew of fun-filled local events and activities for everyone. Your friends at Olympus Steelyard have picked three of the best for you to check out. 

The 39th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade & Irish Faire

Where: Margaret T. Hance Park, 1106 N Central Ave., Phoenix
When: March 12, 10 AM-5 PM

The first entry on this list is a big one. The 39th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade & Irish Faire is Arizona’s largest St. Patty’s Day event with plenty of live entertainment and dozens of local food vendors selling a variety of mouth-watering Irish grub. Tickets for this event can be purchased here. 

Chandler Chamber Ostrich Festival

Where: Tumbleweed Park, 2250 S. McQueen Rd., Chandler
When: March 11-13 & 17-20 (Times Vary) 

One of Chandler's long-standing traditions, the Chandler Chamber Ostrich Festival, is a two weekend-long festival where you can pet ostriches jam out to a great collection of local and international bands. When you're not listening to music, rides and games are stationed throughout the venue, along with plenty of food and arts and crafts vendors. The event is selling out fast, so grab your tickets soon. 

Grand Ol’ Irish Week

Where: The Irish Cultural Center, 1106 N. Central Ave., Phoenix
When: March 14-19 (Times Vary)

When one single St. Patrick’s Day just isn’t enough, you’ve got the Grand Ol’ Irish Week – an annual event that celebrates all aspects of Irish culture. Here, you can enjoy a wide array of Irish-themed live music, movies, performance art, drinks, and more. Take a look at the full list of events happening during the week-long festival, then go join the fun!

For more fun happenings around Chandler, be sure to check out more Olympus Steelyard blog posts.