The
city of Atlanta has long had a close relationship with all things Irish.
No wonder they throw a huge bash. This year's festivities
are supposed to be bigger and better than ever, with the parade ending at Underground Atlanta for a huge
festival. The 2009 parade will feature floats, bands of
every kind, military units, Bagpipe & Drum Corps,
Irish dancers, clowns, high tech firefighting equipment,
police units, drill teams, dignitaries from Ireland and
more. The 128th Atlanta St. Patrick's Parade begins at
noon at Peachtree Street and Ralph McGill Boulevard. For details
visit www.stpatsparadeatlanta.com CHICAGO
This
year marks the 54th anniversary of the Chicago St. Patrick's
Day parade. Revelers meet at noon on Sunday, March 14,
on Columbus Drive, at downtown Chicago's
lakefront. Following a citywide
search for "Chicago's Fairest Colleen," the
winner of the St. Patrick's Day Queen Contest will lead
the parade riding in a horse-drawn carriage. As
always, participants can watch the river turn an incredible
shade of green. The best viewing is from the upper level
bridges at Michigan Avenue or Columbus Drive. For more
information visit www.chicagostpatsparade.com. Other events include the St. Patrick's Day Festival on March 14; Irish Dance Chicago, showcasing traditional dancing, and other community-based St. Patrick’s Day parades in the city. LAS VEGAS March 15
MGM's New York-New York hotel kicks off its three-day Celtic Feis on March 15 with a raucous party featuring music by Ri-Ra, the Celtic Rockers, the U2 tribute band Elevation and others. Dancing and merriment will continue throughout the weekend in the hotel's Irish pub, Nine Fine Irishmen. Tickets are $50 per person. For more information, visit www.nynyhotelcasino.com March 15
Sin City goes green! Las
Vegas is always fond of a good party, so this holiday
is no exception. Hotels are offering St. Paddy's specials,
local pubs are serving green beer and parties are held
at clubs throughout the city. The Sons of Erin are hosting
their 42nd annual parade and party in downtown Henderson
on Water Street.
Admission is free. There are also a variety
of other events including the St. Patrick's Day Festival
from March 12-15. SAN
FRANCISCO
The
158th St.
Patrick's Day Parade in San
Francisco starts at 11:30 a.m. at Second and Market
Streets and proceeds to City Hall along Market Street.
It is sponsored by the United Irish Societies of San Francisco.
Call the Parade Hotline at 415-395-8417 for more details
or
visit www.sfstpatricksdayparade.com WASHINGTON,
DC
The 38th annual St. Patrick's Day Parade
of Washington,
DC begins at noon on Historic Constitution Avenue,
between 7th to 17th Streets NW. This year, an estimated
20,000 spectators will be entertained by floats, Irish
dancers, drill teams,and music performed by marching bands
and pipe bands dressed in traditional Irish garb. For
more information visit www.dcstpatsparade.com NEW YORK
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