The Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH), Fr. Joseph Carrigan Division and The Celtic Tavern have joined forces for their 3rd Annual Family Irish New Year’s Celebration. The event takes place from 2 PM to 7 PM on Wednesday, Dec. 31st at The Celtic Tavern, 1801 Blake St., Denver. Observing the Dublin, Ireland time zone, the 2015 New Year will be celebrated at 5 PM MDT with a special toast and bagpipe salute. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Catholic Samaritan House and Homes for Heroes.

A family celebration, the event is open to the public, with a $10 cover charge for entry and party favors.

Offerings will include:

• Traditional Irish music from Juice O’the Barley and the Celtic Friends
• Live music from session players with a medley of Irish music
• Specially priced menu from The Celtic Tavern kitchen
• Party favors and entertainment for kids of all ages
• Raffle and silent auction, benefiting the Catholic Samaritan House and Homes for Heroes
• Countdown to New Year’s with a Jameson Irish Whiskey toast at 5 PM
• Bagpipe New Year’s salute and singing of Auld Lang Syne

The AOH is an Irish-Catholic fraternal organization that supports numerous charities in Denver. There are nearly 100 members in the Denver area – not all ancient – who range from their early twenties to the mid-80s and from all walks of life. It is the oldest and largest Irish cultural organization in the U.S., with roots going back 300 years to groups of the same name in Ireland. The Order provides a continuing bridge to Ireland for those who are generations removed from there and sponsors many programs that promote Irish Heritage.