St. Patricks's Day is a big deal here. I think it must be a bigger deal in the northeast...possibly 'cause of a a historically higher concentration of Irish Americans. Anyhow, Saturday we went to the Newport St. Patrick's Day Parade and it was quite the shindig. We didn't make it through the entire thing, 'cause Matthew was getting a little worn out. We did get to see and hear a lot of great celtic bands and music, lots of BIG trucks (Matthew's favorite), police men and firemen galore, plenty of dogs dressed up for the occasion, lots of crazy and heavily inebriated St. Patrick's Day party goers and the famous Portsmouth High School marching band (the best marching band we heard all day - no offense other schools)!! Go Patriots!!
Saturday, March 14, 2009
St. Patrick's Day Parade
St. Patricks's Day is a big deal here. I think it must be a bigger deal in the northeast...possibly 'cause of a a historically higher concentration of Irish Americans. Anyhow, Saturday we went to the Newport St. Patrick's Day Parade and it was quite the shindig. We didn't make it through the entire thing, 'cause Matthew was getting a little worn out. We did get to see and hear a lot of great celtic bands and music, lots of BIG trucks (Matthew's favorite), police men and firemen galore, plenty of dogs dressed up for the occasion, lots of crazy and heavily inebriated St. Patrick's Day party goers and the famous Portsmouth High School marching band (the best marching band we heard all day - no offense other schools)!! Go Patriots!!
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Oh my goodness, I remember going to Boston with your parents on St. Anthony Day (or whatever they call it). I have never seen such festivities and I asked someone about it and they looked at me like I was an alien. I can't imagine St. Patty's day!
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