It’s time again for one of my
favorite holidays: St. Patrick’s Day.
While I am not necessarily all about the religious aspect (sorry, St.
Patrick!), I am about the parades, wearing green and being overly enthusiastic
about green foods and beverages.
And celebrating my first St.
Patrick’s Day here in the Triangle, I am excited to see how it matches up to
other St. Patty’s celebrations I have attended around the U.S.
This Saturday, March 13 at
noon is the Raleigh St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Wearin’ O’ the Green Festival. The
parade will wander the downtown streets of Raleigh, finishing at Moore Square, where vendors and
booths will feature Irish goods and treats. (I can already taste the green
beer!)
Meterologist Bill Reh of
NBC17 fame
will act as grand marshal for the parade, which will be followed by a
performance from Homeland (an Irish band), a Patriotic Parachute Team landing
on Martin Street, and six different Irish and Scottish dance groups performing
on stage. It should be a good time for all of the family.
The parade’s twitter
says the parade and festival will be held rain or shine, so hopefully this wet
weather will hold off.
Also downtown, Tir Na Nog
Irish Pub will be celebrating the parade with an Irish breakfast in the morning
and live music from a variety of Irish bands throughout the day into the
evening. Napper Tandy’s Irish Pub (also downtown) is claiming that the
“Guinness will flow like water” as they plan on shutting down West Street for
the “largest St. Patty’s Day party in the Triangle.” (Both bars will feature
bands and traditional Irish food on Wednesday March 17)
In Cary, Connolly’s Irish Pub
and Restaurant will be celebrating both Saturday March 13 and Wednesday March
17, as well, featuring drink and food specials along with live music.
I am looking forward to all
the green goodness, a jig and maybe even a Guinness. I hope to see you there!
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