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The 38th Annual Celtic Classic is presented by Celtic Cultural Alliance, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the Celtic heritage through education, musical presentations, and traditional competitions in athletics, piping and dance.
The Celtic Classic takes place on the streets of Historic Downtown Bethlehem. Because of this vehicle access and on street parking is limited. Please see our shuttle and parking information.
Five stages of continuous entertainment featuring international, national and regional artists.
The Celtic Classic Invitational Pipe Band Competition
The “Showing of the Tartan” Parade (parade route) Kicks off at 11:30am on Saturday
The 28th Annual Celtic Classic Fiddle Competition
A diverse marketplace of Celtic merchandise and collectibles
Hours
The Celtic Classic Hours are:
Friday – 4:30 pm to 10:00 pm
Saturday – 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
Sunday – 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Access/Special Needs
The Celtic Classic grounds are wheelchair-accessible. However, due to the large size and natural terrain, it can be difficult to navigate the grounds with a wheelchair. You must have a State-issued placard to park in the limited street handicapped reserved parking spaces. Handicapped parking is available on Conestoga Street and Lehigh Street. Handicapped accessible restrooms are found at all restroom locations.
Admission
FREE. The Celtic Classic is presented without an admission fee.
Attendance
The Celtic Classic historically attracts over 200,000 visitors to downtown Historic Bethlehem. Bethlehem is located at the junction of Lehigh and Northampton Counties, in the Lehigh Valley of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Residents of the Lehigh Valley comprise approximately forty percent (40%) of the patrons, while the remaining sixty percent (60%) are visitors from areas throughout the United States and abroad.