John Duddy at the St. Patrick's Day Parade this Weekend

Posted by Ramon Aranda on 03.13.2009

Duddy to show his spirit alongside Patrick Farrell.

This weekend, John Duddy and Patrick Farrell, both Irish-American fighters, will participate in St. Patrick's Day parades in New Jersey to celebrate their own heritage. They'll also be promoting their April 24 bouts that will be a part of the 'Main Event Boxing Series' at the Prudential Center in Newark.

Duddy will participate in New Jersey's oldest and biggest annual St. Patrick's Day celebration in West Orange, New Jersey on Sunday. He will ride in the spectacular parade, which begins at 12:00 pm, and then visit a number of local St. Patrick's events.

Patrick Farrell will show his Irish spirit as part of Newark's St. Patrick's Day Parade on Friday, March 13. The parade route begins 1:00pm at Mulberry and Lafayette. Fans also can catch Patrick Farrell in Jersey City's parade on Sunday at 12:30pm.

The Friday, April 24th boxing show will feature a spectacular night of boxing rich in Irish heritage! The show starts at 8 PM. In addition, beginning at 6 PM, there will be a huge Irish street festival right outside the arena featuring lots of Irish beer, food and music.

Tickets are on sale now at Prudential Center Box Office or log on to www.prucenter.com.