The Ultimate St. Patrick’s Day Celebration Celtic Feis Returns to
New York-New York Hotel & Casino March 15-17
Three-Day Festival Marks Debut of Resort’s New Outdoor Plaza and
Features Authentic Irish Fare and Live Entertainment
New York-New York Hotel & Casino turns a shade of green at the annual Celtic Feis festival in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day March 15-17. The weekend begins with the highly anticipated opening of the new, dynamic stripfront plaza and features Irish bites from Nine Fine Irishmen, celebratory cocktails and live entertainment. The event is complimentary and
open to guests 21 and over..
“Celtic Feis at New York-New York has become an annual tradition that both locals and visitors look forward to,” said Brent Cook, executive director of food & beverage at New York-New York. “In addition to great Irish bands, festive libations and authentic food, this year will be especially exciting as we will officially reveal the highly anticipated shops and outdoor plaza area.”
On Saturday, March 15, an official green ribbon cutting ceremony will mark the unveiling of the new outdoor plaza at New York-New York at 11 a.m. Also for the first time, the property’s fountain will be dyed green and green lights will shine on Lady Liberty in celebration of the weekend’s events, spreading Irish cheer to the entire resort.
The finale of the celebration on St. Patrick’s Day will begin with a festive parade led by an honor guard who will be joined by bag pipe players and band. The procession will begin on the Brooklyn Bridge and continue throughout New York-New York.
Throughout the weekend, Irish food items such as Fried Sausages, Shepherd’s Pie and Corned Beef Sandwiches will be available at Nine Fine Irishmen’s new outdoor patio. Libations will also be specially priced including $10 cocktails, $7 domestic beers, $8 import beer and $7 shots.
Performers providing nonstop music throughout the festival include Sine Ri-Ra, Rattle & Hum, Patrick Seiban, Limey Bar Stewards, and Michael Bowman. Below is the complete entertainment schedule:
Saturday, March 15
Nine Fine Irishmen:
12 p.m. – 4 p.m. – Patrick Seiben
4 p.m. – 9 p.m. – Paul Campanella
9 p.m. – 2:30 a.m. – Sine Ri-Ra
Brooklyn Bridge:
12 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. – Limey Bar Stewards
5 p.m. – 10 p.m. – Rattle & Hum
Sunday, March 16
Nine Fine Irishmen:
12 p.m. – 4 p.m. – Patrick Seiban
4 p.m. – 9 p.m. – Michael Bowman
9 p.m. – 2:30 a.m. – Sine Ri-Ra
Brooklyn Bridge:
12 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. – Limey Bar Stewards
5 p.m. – 10 p.m. – Rattle & Hum
Monday, March 17
Nine Fine Irishmen:
12 p.m. – 4 p.m. – Patrick Seiban
4 p.m. – 9 p.m. – Paul Campanella
9 p.m. – 2:30 a.m. – Sine Ri-Ra
Brooklyn Bridge:
11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. – Sine Ri-Ra
3 p.m. – 6 p.m. – Limey Bar Stewards
6 p.m. – 10 p.m. – Rattle & Hum
For more information visit www.newyorknewyork.com.
About Nine Fine Irishmen:
This authentic Irish pub features Irish food, drinks and uniquely Irish song, dance and storytelling. Based on the adventurous lives of nine Irishmen in the 1800s, Nine Fine Irishmen is located directly on the Strip at New York-New York Hotel & Casino and offers an outside balcony, an authentic décor and feel, as well as traditional Irish entertainment. The menu delivers natural, fresh Irish flavors by offering everything from pub favorites to a more sophisticated cuisine. A full range of authentic Irish stouts, lagers, and creamy ales such as Guinness and Smithwick’s are available. Traditional Irish drinks are made with premium spirits such as Jameson and Bushmill Whiskey. The interior décor was designed and built by the best of Ireland’s craftsmen and shipped directly to Las Vegas. Private dining and meeting rooms are available for parties and business functions seven days a week and the restaurant is open 7 days a week at 11 a.m. The bar is open daily until 2:45 a.m. For more information, visit www.ninefineirishmen.com or www.newyorknewyork.com.
About New York-New York:
Inspired by the famous energy and landmarks of New York City, New York-New York Hotel & Casino features 12 New York-style skyscrapers showcasing 2,023 guest rooms and suites. Other featured Big Apple icons include a 150-foot-tall replica of the Statue of Liberty and a 300-foot-long replica of the Brooklyn Bridge. Within the resort, guests discover all the energy and excitement of the city that never sleeps, from enticing entertainment including the provocative and sensuous Cirque du Soleil® production, Zumanity, the thrilling Roller Coaster and the fun-filled dueling pianos of Bar at Times Square to tantalizing restaurants such as The Sporting House Bar & Grill, Gallagher’s Steakhouse, Il Fornaio and Nine Fine Irishmen, an authentic pub offering the best of Irish drink, food and music. Additionally, New York-New York offers more than 24,000 square feet of meeting space and a rejuvenating spa and salon. New York-New York is a wholly owned subsidiary of MGM Resorts International™ (NYSE: MGM). For more information and reservations, visit www.newyorknewyork.com or call toll free at (866) 815-4365 or find us on Facebook and Twitter.
