Adam Speer, 7, of Bridgeport, and Hannah Felleman, 6, of Westport, members of the Sheeaun Academy of Irish Dance, perform at the Irish Celebration at Pequot Library on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020, in Fairfield, Conn.
Art and Connie Beagan, performers with the Highland Bagpipes & Drums, enjoy the dance performance at the Irish Celebration at Pequot Library on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020, in Fairfield, Conn.
The Connolly Ceili Band of Fairfield performs, including, from left, Tiernan Connolly, 13, mom Sally, dad Damien, and Colman, 15, at the Irish Celebration at Pequot Library on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020, in Fairfield, Conn.
Members of the Connolly Ceili Band (and family) of Fairfield perform, including, from left, Clara, 11, Tristan, 13, dad Damien, and Colman, 15, at the Irish Celebration at Pequot Library on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020, in Fairfield, Conn.
Shannon McNally, 17, left, of Trumbull, and Moira Staples, 15, of Milford, members of the Sheeaun Academy of Irish Dance, perform to a full house at the Irish Celebration at Pequot Library on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020, in Fairfield, Conn.
Ceol Agus Craic, which roughly translates from Gaelic to mean "Drink, Music, Fun," performs at the Irish Celebration at Pequot Library on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020, in Fairfield, Conn.
John Brannelly, Greater Bridgeport St. Patrick's Day Celebration Committee chair, listens to Mary Ann Doonan, Gaelic American Club president and upcoming parade marshal, speak at the Irish Celebration at Pequot Library on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020, in Fairfield, Conn.
Mary Feeney, 18, left, and Jack Clyne, 17, both of Fairfield, a.k.a. Miss Shamrock and Mr. Shamrock, scholarship recipients, at the Irish Celebration at Pequot Library on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020, in Fairfield, Conn.
Tiernan Connolly, 13, of Fairfield, performs on the tin whistle at the Irish Celebration at Pequot Library on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020, in Fairfield, Conn.
FAIRFIELD — It’s a month before the parade, but the green was on display Sunday afternoon when the Greater Bridgeport St. Patrick’s Day Celebration Committee held an Irish Celebration at Pequot Library.
Along with a friendly soda bread competition, close to 150 people enjoyed selections of music and dance performances from several local groups and ensembles.
“We’re celebrating the culture and the traditions of Ireland,” said John Brannelly, committee head.
The event also served as an informal teaser for the Bridgeport parade to be held on March 17, beginning near the Webster Bank Arena.
Among the officials in attendance was Mary Ann Doonan, the first female president of Fairfield Gaelic American Club, and this year’s parade grand marshal.
