Get Your Green On

It's time for riverdancing by the lakefront--Chicago is gearing up for its annual Celtic Festival at Grant Park. The last lakefront festival of the season is a two-day festival whereby the dance and culture of these seven celtic nations will be celebrated; Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Isle of Man, Cornwall, Galicia, Spain and Brittany, France. Below are highlights of this event being held September 15th and 16th.

They Can't Take Our Free (Admission!)

There's no entrace fee for the Celtic Festival. Start the weekedn early by taking in the The Laurence Nugent Band on September 13 at Daly Plaza or the French group Matapat at Chicago Cultural Center.

Gentle as a Lamb, Strong as an Ox

From sheperding to a heavy athletics competion, there's a variety of sporting activities to watch in Butler Field. See sheep, strongmen throwing weights, hurling and gaelic football.

Check out the Legs (And Pipes) on Him

All lads are invited to dress up and enter the Men and Kilts Leg contest. Additionally, men in traditional garb will be marching during the bagpipe parades that will be held at 11:15 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

Mix-Up of Music

Performers at the festival will include Lunasa, and Damien Dempsey
Searson of Salsa Celtica, a group that combines Latin American and Celtic music. A special 'O'Canada' gathering tent will be devoted to the sounds of Novia Scotia and Here Be Dragons will play music from Wales.

Top it off at the Radisson

After a full day of fun at the festival, return to the Radisson Chicago Hotel and Suites and have a pint and some bangers at Elephant and Castle Restaurant and Pub.