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 pair of green socks. Even though you might not have a single drop of Irish

blood, those Irish descendants that live in the good ol’ 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.

HUGE 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 proclaimed they had one of the biggest parades 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. Any who join in

the festivity this year will find out if they can keep up the good work. And why not? There is

nothing more appropriate in the month of March than to watch some paraders march. 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 other fantastic award-winning marching 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 then—this year the parade will be the day before to draw a large Saturday crowd.

http://www.savannahsaintpatricksday.com/

Mulleady’s Irish Pub and Restaurant—Seattle, Washington

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For the more sophisticated crowd, a night at Mulleady’s is a perfect St. Patrick’s Day fit. To

accommodate those who not interested in having this holiday be a rowdy one, the restaurant is

serving a fancy six-course meal on the day of celebration. The famously Irish house-cured

corned beef and cider-braised cabbage are not excluded from the meal. Along with the fine

cuisine comes live Irish music to celebrate Irish tradition. Show up early or make reservations;

the night will be a popular one without the stereotypical drunks in pubs. Mulleady’s is a

prestigious venue with a good reputation, and you will not be disappointed.

http://www.mulleadyspub.com/

Annual Smilin’ Irishman Contest—San Diego, California

In San Diego, the parade master is called a “Smilin’ Irishman.” He acquires this title in a contest

held a couple of months before the big St. Patrick’s Day celebration. To win the competition, he

has to prove the legitimacy of his Irish blood by outcompeting the other lads in several

challenges. Some of those include identifying different kinds of Irish whiskey (without peeking),

and telling a good Irish joke. The Irishman who wins is in charge of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade

that year, along with any other Irish tradition that goes on within the upcoming twelve months. In

addition, he wins a hat and a Blackthorn Walking Stick, which is a fashionable walking stick

used by any true Irish gentleman.

http://www.stpatsparade.org/

The Green Chicago River—Chicago, Illinois

Considering dying your hair green for Saint Patty’s this year? Every year in Illinois, a different

kind of dying goes on: The Chicago Plumbers Union Local 130 sponsors dying the entire

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Chicago River green. About 40,000 people attend the actual dying process, but throughout the

day many more come to survey how beautifully eccentric green the river looks. Curious how

they get the river such a brilliant green color without killing the environment?. When the

Plumbers Union heard the motto “Go Green,” they took it to a whole new level. The dye is a

specially formulated vegetable-based dye that does no damage to the river and its living

occupants. So, if you have been extra conscious about your recycling this year, reward yourself

and go green with Chicago.

http://greenchicagoriver.com/

Fun Family Festivity—Dublin, Texas

As the Irish capital of the lone star state, it’s safe to expect a lot from Dublin, Texas—and they

certainly go the extra mile to make St. Patrick’s Day a fun one for families. The new executive

director Brad Stanford said about the celebration, “We have been very conscious of the need for

whole families to be entertained together, rather than having to go their separate ways to enjoy

anything. We try very hard to make our event truly fun for every family.” Which means they

have a whole variety of great things to do. For those into Celtic sports, Dublin has officially

sanctioned Highland Games where the competitors where kilts. For canine lovers there is a dog

show, and last year Dublin had more than one hundred entries. That’s not all! The event also

includes a road rally, a parade, several contests, petting zoos, games, a roller derby, laser tag,

carnival rides, and much more. Lucky for you, these Irish supporting Texans are more than

happy to share their festivities with you!

http://www.dublintxchamber.com/st_pat_info.htm

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Keeping it Simple—Your Own Home (Sidebar)

If you can’t travel elsewhere this Saint Patrick’s Day, but you still want to join in the celebration,

start some of your own traditions. No time for green eggs or pancakes? Not to worry. Pour

yourself a bowl of Lucky Charms® with green milk, and perhaps a leprechaun will join you for

breakfast. Try being a “Friendly Leprechaun” and fill your friends’ and family’s shoes with gold

. . . or goodies. Look for a four-leafed clover and press it in a book. You can generally find them

___ Decorate someone’s door with a bunch of paper four-leafed clovers you made. Eat a meal of

corned beef and cabbage. Learn an Irish drinking song. Or better yet, make a whole playlist of

Irish music to play throughout the day. Need some Irish attire? Hit up thrift stores, or find an old

T-Shirt and write in green marker, “Kiss Me, I’m not Irish.” Whatever fun you choose, you

don’t have to travel to have the Saint Patty’s holiday spirit!

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