The Colleen Pageant (639)
The Colleen Pageant is an event that encourages young colleens to become part of their Irish heritage, to share experiences with others of Irish descent and to learn more about the Irish and their traditions. It is hoped that they, and all of us with them, will continue to promote pride and understanding of Irish culture and tradition and keep the Irish spirit alive in our hearts.
The Irish Cultural Center (605)
The goal of the Irish Cultural Center is to provide the public with the highest quality educational and cultural programming. The Center is owned by the City of Phoenix and is operated through public private partnership with the Irish Cultural and Learning Foundation.
Arizona Law Enforcement Emerald Society (544)
Arizona Law Enforcement Emerald Society
The ALEES was created to promote a social spirit among Police Officers of Irish Ancestry and to celebrate the long tradition of Irish-Americans in law enforcement!
The Irish Foundation of Arizona (533)
The Irish Foundation of Arizona, founded in 1973, was formed to bring together people of Irish heritage. We welcome all people who have an interest to preserve and promote our proud Irish culture and heritage to join our Foundation.
The Caledonian Society of Arizona (530)
Join one of Arizona's oldest Scottish organizations plan the annual Arizona Scottish Gathering & Highland Games.
Meetings are the Second Thursday of each month at 7:30 PM
1700 N. Granite Reef
Scottsdale
Prescott Area Celtic Society (518)
As you may know, the Celtic people groups have played a significant historical role in the state of Arizona. The Welsh were instrumental in the mining industry in Bisbee and the surrounding area. The Arizona Copper Company at Clifton was owned by a Scottish company. Hugh O’Conner, an Irishman, was the founder of what is now known as Tucson and the first known residence of Scottsdale was a Scot named George Washington Scott. Richard C. McCormick, whose mother was from Ireland, was appointed by President Lincoln to be the first Secretary of the Arizona Territory in 1863. The list goes on and on.
St. Patrick's Day Parade and Faire (Phoenix) (513)
The Phoenix St. Patrick's Day Parade began in 1984. Its purpose is to preserve and enhance the heritage and traditions of the Irish Culture as well as share that culture with the citizens of Arizona.
Northern Arizona Celtic Heritage Society (461)
NACHS was founded in 1997. The Northern Arizona Celtic Heritage Society is dedicated to presenting, promoting, and preserving Celtic culture. Our goal is to educate the public about the heritage, language, traditions, art, and history of the Celtic people both ancient and modern.
Dissemination of information and financial assistance to support Celtic-related events and opportunities is also a prime purpose of NACHS.
Mesa Caledonian Pipe Band (458)
Mesa Caledonian Pipe Band, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, is the premier pipe band in Arizona. Formed in 1980, Mesa Caledonian has grown to a program boasting two competitive units in Grade III and Grade IV, having earned Western U.S. Championships and other international prizes.