Tuesday, February 09, 2010

March 2010 Downtown Events

It’s nice to know that Spring is right around the corner and that the downtown will start to heat up with the weather.

The following is just a sample of what we have to look forward to. See the full list from Venture Richmond here.

Friday, March 5 - Monday, March 8

CAA Championship Fan Fest

Festival Park (adjacent to the Richmond Coliseum), Free admission to the Fan Fest, varying ticket fees to the tournament

Stop by this year's new FanFest outside the Coliseum before and after your game to meet up with your friends (or meet new friends!), watch the games on large-screen tv's, listen to music (including CAA school pep bands), play a few games, shop for CAA merchandise and purchase snacks and beverages! For CAA details visit www.caasports.com.

Saturday, March 13

8th Annual Shamrock the Block

18th Street in Shockoe Bottom, Free admission, 12pm-6pm

Richmond's biggest St. Patrick's Day bash held every year in Shockoe Bottom! We bring out live bands, great food, crafts, fun for the kids and of course, green beverages! Join us again this year and hang out with 20,000 of your closest friends! For more information visit www.shamrocktheblock.com or call 804-304-6870.

Saturday, March 20

I Know Richmond: The Bus Tour

Meet at the Valentine Richmond History Center, 1015 E. Clay Street, $23, 1-4pm

An overview of the history of the city of Richmond, including Court End, the James River and the Fall Line, Church Hill, Jackson Ward, the Fan and Monument Avenue. Tour drives by St. John's Church, Hollywood Cemetery, Main Street Station, the Jefferson Hotel and the Museum and White House of the Confederacy. The group also will have the opportunity to tour the Capitol, walk Capitol Square and see the recently dedicated Civil Rights Memorial. Reservations Required by calling 804-649-0711 x301.

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