Green With Envy: St. Patrick's Day Celebrations in the United States

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Green With Envy There’s no need to envy the Irish of their annual celebration. This St. Patrick’s Day, do more than just wear a scarf around your neck. Even though you might not have a single drop of Irish blood, those Irish descendants that live in the good old US would love to celebrate with you. You may have attended one of the huge celebrations in New York City or Boston, but you might have missed these other Saint Patty’s treasures. St. Patrick’s Day Parade—Savannah, Georgia Some would believe that the biggest St. Patrick’s Day parade belongs in Ireland, but last year Savannah, Georgia self-proclaimed their parade as one of the biggest in the world. According to the stats listed in the Deseret News, all hotels in the county were booked for the event. Not only that, but the amount of people in attendance generously exceeded one million. If you like a good parade with a traditional feel, this one has marching US military divisions, the Irish Air Corps Pipes and Drums, and some fantastic award-winning bands. The event highlights another Irish tradition: the parade is properly introduced with a mass at the Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist. Planning to attend? St. Patrick’s Day falls on a Sunday this year—but don’t show up for the parade on that day—this year it will be the day before in order to draw a large Saturday crowd. http://www.savannahsaintpatricksday.com/ Mulleady’s Irish Pub and Restaurant—Seattle, Washington For the more sophisticated crowd, a night at Mulleady’s is a perfect St. Patrick’s Day fit. To accommodate those who are not interested in having this holiday be a rowdy one, the restaurant


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Green With Envy: St. Patrick's Day Celebrations in the United States by Tara Walker - Issuu