Fountain Square Forecast

EcoSculpt presented by Duke Energy
March 12: Deadline for artist submissions
Free to enter - Cash Prizes

EcoSculpt is a three-week installation of sculptures made of recycled or recyclable materials. All are invited to submit a concept for a sculpture by March 12. Up to 24 entrants will be invited to construct their sculpture on Fountain Square for display through the month of April. Winners and cash prizes will be awarded on the 40th anniversary of Earth Day on April 22. Click here for complete information.

Cincinnati St. Patrick's Day Parade
Saturday, March 13
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Free

The 44th annual Cincinnati St. Patrick's Day Parade takes place in downtown Cincinnati on Saturday, March 13, 2010. The parade steps off from Fifth and Sentinel streets at 11:00 a.m. and moves west along Fifth Street. Honorary Grand Marshal is UC Football Coach Butch Jones and the UC Football Team! For complete information, visit http://www.cincystpatsparade.com/.

St. Patrick's Day Party
Wednesday, March 17
5:00 to 10:00 p.m.
Free

Celebrate St Patrick's Day with fun live music, hearty Irish food, and plenty of Guinness, Smithwick's, and Harp! Party band the Naked Karate Girls and U2 cover band Joshua's Tree provide music all evening.

bigg's Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 3
11 a.m. to Noon
Free

Families are invited to an egg hunt in a unique location - Fountain Square! Bring your own basket. Kids will hunt in different age groups in staggered starts. Two lucky children in each age group who find a "Golden Egg" will take home a special basket of goodies. For more, click here.

Raymond James Fountain Day
Saturday, April 3
6:00 p.m.
Free

In years past, the Tyler Davidson Fountain was activated on Opening Day with little fanfare. The event went largely unnoticed, which seems inadequate for Cincinnati’s most prized possession and most beloved landmark. To give the Genius of Water her own celebration is not only fitting, but it also leverages the excitement surrounding the great Cincinnati tradition of Opening Day.

Starting at 6 pm, live music will fill the Square. The fountain’s return to full glory will be marked by a short ceremony at approximately 8:00 pm, with brief remarks, the first flow of water, and fireworks. The event is free, and all are welcome! Soft drinks, food, and adult beverages will be available for purchase.