Green Parrot Irish Festival 2018 Pro and Con Debate

Newtown Township Board of Supervisors Meeting, February 14, 2018

Several Newtown Borough residents went before the Newtown Township Board of Supervisors to protest the proposed 4-day Green Parrot Saint Paddy’s Day Festival scheduled for March, 2018. The following video includes comments from resident Cheri Peters followed by comments from Bob Lutz, co-owner of the Green Parrot restaurant and bar.

At the February 28, 2018, Board of Supervisors meeting, Cherie Peters of Newtown Borough asked if the Board had made a decision regarding the length of the Irish Festival. Mr. Calabro stated that a 2-day permit would be issued for the outdoor festivities with the setup of tents on Thursday and take down on Sunday. There will be a 5K run on Saturday morning; participants will park at Veterans Park and a shuttle will provide transportation to the event.