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Center for Symbolic Studies hosts Beltane Festival in Tillson

Center for Symbolic Studies hosts Beltane Festival in Tillson

Saturday, April 28: There’s a huge open field perfect for dancing horses and processions of mummers, a ritual stone circle and a maypole and an outdoor stage where the Vanaver Caravan conducts the elaborate pageant featuring world musicians, young dancers and giant puppets that’s the cornerstone of each year’s Festival. 

Shamrock Run & St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Kingston

Shamrock Run & St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Kingston

Sunday, March 11: The 31st annual parade steps off from Uptown’s Kingston Plaza at 1 p.m., but the day begins with the popular two-mile Shamrock Run, anticipated to have as many as 5,000 participants this year. Registration for the run begins at 10 a.m., and the race starts at 12:50 p.m. sharp.