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About now, we could all use a parade, said Malcolm White, founder of Hals St. Paddys Parade & Festival and owner of Hal & Mals, at a news conference Tuesday. On Fremont Street, everyone is Irish during our four-day, legendary celebration filled with nonstop live entertainment, events, drink specials and festive atmosphere. Flashing is good for your health fit flashing, that is! line up to include: Mustache the Band The Molly Ringwalds FrazierBand Southern Komfort Brass Band The Collective: DJ Cadillac - DJ URI- DJ Tam The support of Malcolm, Jill and everyone associated with Hals St. Paddys Parade & Festival, including the parade goers, has helped Childrens of Mississippi for decades, and we are excited to get to celebrate with them again, said Jen Hospodor, director of community development, annual giving and alumni engagement at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Council approved the changes by a vote of 7-2 with Alderwomen Alicia Miller Blakely and Bernetta Lanier casting the dissenting votes. 6:30 PM 18:30. 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You are invited to be a part of this spirited 3-day St. Patrick's Day bash on the Brooklyn Bridge, March 17 - 19, 2023. Jackson's largest post-parade party LIVE in Downtown Jackson, Mississippi on Commerce Street at Hal and Mal's. Food, Libations, and Live music! Owner of Hal & Mal's . Heart failure admissions plummet is the pandemic to blame? Hal's St. Paddy's Parade & Festival is Mississippi's green Mardi Gras & benefits. The Hal's St. Paddy's Parade is returning to downtown Jackson in 2022.Subscribe to WAPT on YouTube now for more: http://bit.ly/1hYcJNaGet more Jackson news: .. 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Gates open at 2:30 p.m. Hal & Mal's (200 Commerce St.) will host the event's official afterparty following the parade's end. 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