Where to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in the US
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In America, almost everyone is Irish, at least for St. Patrick’s Day. Each year, on March 17, the cities of the East and Midwest with large Irish-American populations throw city-wide parties, with parades, green beer, and plenty of Irish ballads. Everyone is invited. Among the best places to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day are:
Boston: Now in its 107th year, Boston’s St. Patrick’s Day parade draws over 600,000 spectactors each year. The parade steps off in South Boston, near the Broadway T station, and ends at Andrew Square. After the parade, seek out some corned beef and cabbage at Durbin Park near Faneuil Hall or explore the 16-site Boston Irish Heritage Trail.
New York: The “Big Apple” is home to the oldest St. Patrick’s Day parade in the country. Begun in 1762, the procession begins at 11am at 44th and Fifth Avenue and travels along Fifth to 86th St. After the parade, lift a pint or two at one of the city’s Irish Pubs, such as McSorley’s Old Ale House or Paddy McGuire’s.
Chicago: Chicago is so proud of its Irish heritage, the city evens dyes the Chicago River green. The parade kicks off at noon (in 2008, the parade will be on March 15) and scores of bagpippers, marchers, floats, and bands proceed down Columbus Avenue from Grant Park. After the parade, join the hundreds of revelers at the many downtown Chicago watering holes.
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