Weekend options: Aztec Mexica New year Festival; Irish Day of Dance

March 13, 2014 at 6:50PM
A girl with shamrock tights joins in the St Patrick's Day celebrations in Belfast, Northern Ireland, Thursday, March, 17, 2011. St Patrick's Day is celebrated every 17 March, with revelers sporting green attire, drinking Dublin's famous black brew Guinness, listening to traditional music and attending parades in honor of the saint who played an important role in converting Ireland to Christianity. (AP Photo/Peter Morrison)
Prepare for St. Patrick’s Day with an Irish Celebration at Landmark Center Sunday. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

AZTEC MEXICA NEW YEAR FESTIVAL

A family event that celebrates the diversity of the Twin Cities. Create stamp art inspired by Aztec symbols. Play games and learn about community resources. Also watch a traditional Aztec Mexica dance ceremony and other activities. (11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat. Free. Johnson High School, 1349 Arcade St., St. Paul.)

IRISH CELEBRATION AND DAY OF IRISH DANCE

Enjoy music and dance presentations. Vendors will sell authentic wares. Participate in activities and workshops. (11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun.; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon. $4-$6. Landmark Center, 75 W. 5th St., St. Paul. 651-292-3225. www.landmarkcenter.org.)

MELISSA WALKER

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