The Ghent Business Association (GBA) invites you to celebrate the luck of the Irish at the 14th Annual GREENING OF GHENT Block Party on Friday, March 14, 2008 from 6-10 pm, on Colley Ave. in Ghent. The St.Patrick’s Day celebration is free and open to the public.

Keeping the tradition alive, the Ghent Business Association rolls into its season with its annual kickoff of St.Patrick’s Day. Tis the luck of the Irish we’ll be sharin’ on Colley Ave. as the Ghent Business Association welcomes all their neighbors to the party of the year, the Greening of Ghent.

Come out and enjoy live music from The Rhondells (8pm - 10pm), and Electric Baby out of Harrisonburg, VA (6:30pm - 8pm), also watch the Tidewater Pipe and Drums kick off the festivities. The celebration continues into the “wee” hours of the night at Ghent’s popular restaurants and nightspots.

Continuing the annual tradition, the Ghent Business Association encourages folks to come out and enjoy the sounds and festivities in a safe environment. “In keeping with our purpose and our tradition, this being our 14th year, The Ghent Business Association is proud to provide an event that encourages neighbors and the business community to come together to celebrate and have fun. “Happy St. Patrick’s Day and may the luck of the Irish be with us all.”