HOOLEY

March 7, 2026
The Naval Academy Alumni Center
Fluegel Center!

KICK-OFF PARTY!

The 10th Annual St. Patrick’s Hooley is also known as the official Irish Parade Kick-Off Party. This evening event honors our Grand Marshals both past and present. It is also a chance to enjoy great live Irish music, traditional & delicious Irish fare, an open bar with specialty cocktails, and to celebrate all that is Irish with family & friends!

The year’s Hooley will take place on March 7, 2026 at the U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Center – Fluegel Hall!

MARCH 7, 2026 5pm to 10pm EST

EVENING SCHDULE

5:00 PM – 7:15 PM
The Cocktail Hour Begins
 
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Befuddlers: Foyer
 
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
We’re Not Handsome: Natter Room
 
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
The Drinker & The Scholar: Reinemund Room
 
6:00 PM – 7:15 PM
Spinphony: Main Stage
 
7:15 PM – 7:30 PM
Program: Welcome and Introduction of Marshals, Grand Marshal and Honorary First Responder.
 
7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Dublin 5: Main Stage
 
8:30 PM – 8:45 PM
Spinphony: Main Stage
 
8:45 PM – 9:50 PM
Dublin 5: Main Stage
 
9:50 PM – 10:00 PM
Naptown Brass Band: Throughout Venue

MUSIC FOR THE PARTY

ON THE HOOLEY STAGE

SPINPHONY

The instrumental crossover string quartet “Spinphony” is breaking down barriers between classical, rock, and pop music. Mixing and mashing catchy melodies into unique arrangements such as “Bach in Black” and “Don’t Stop Beethoven”, Spinphony is more like a rock band than a string quartet with added choreography and beats. The four stunning ladies who often get mistaken for sisters, are winning over audiences with their creative and high-energy performances nationwide.

DUBLIN 5

Dublin 5 has taken the Celtic music scene by storm thanks to an eclectic mix of traditional roots and blazing instrumentals with an amped up rock twist.  Dublin 5 has performed at The Milwaukee Irish Festival, The Syracuse Irish Festival, The Oshkosh Irish Festival, The Maryland Irish Festival, The Celtic Classic, The Celtic Fling, The Dayton Ohio Irish Festival, The Annapolis Irish Festival,The Maryland Renaissance Festival, FEDEX Field, Southern Maryland Celtic Festival, Raven’s Stadium, USNA Stadium and Shamrock Fest Washington, D.C.

WE’RE NOT HANDSOME

A fun luvin three piece rock cover band with a sense of humor and looks to matc

NAPTOWN BRASS BAND

The Naptown Brass Band is a New Orleans style street band that is taking Annapolis, Baltimore and Washington by storm with their riotous renderings of old favorites and modern hits, all with the solid beat of pure, unadulterated fun. They blast out high energy grooves for dancing in the street or wherever you are. They are dedicated to exposing more of the world to the great tradition of brass bands and second line beats.

BEFUDDLERS

The Befuddlers is an acoustic roots music trio from Annapolis, MD. Their roots stretch from Brazil to Ireland and beyond, incorporating the music of many different folk cultures, with some unusual twists.

They have performed a monthly residence at the 49 West Coffeehouse, Winebar, and Gallery in downtown Annapolis since 2010, and can also be seen at other events around the region.

A typical set may include:

Original Songs and Instrumentals, Bluegrass Songs, American and Celtic Fiddle Tunes, Bossa Nova, American Folk Music, Gypsy Jazz, Swing, Classic Rock, Blues, Western Swing, and more…

THE BEST FOOD AND BEVERAGES

TRADITIONAL BIA & ÓL