9th Annual Irish Flag Raising

The Five Points Alliance and the Birmingham Irish Cultural Society invite the community to attend the 9th Annual Irish Flag Raising on Friday, March 17 in Five Points South to serve as the commencement of the St. Patrick’s Day holiday! The flag raising will take place from 7:30 to 8 a.m. at the flagpole located at Chick-fil-A in Five Points South (2000 Highland Ave., Birmingham, AL 35205). The Birmingham Irish Cultural Society will lead the ceremony, which will include pipe and drum performances and an Irish blessing. For more information about the Five Points South St. Patrick’s celebration, including a listing of events, restaurant specials and details, click here.