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Watch The 2010 Saint Patricks Day Parades
Saint Patrick (385 - 461 AD) was captured by slave traders at the age of 12 and sold to a sheep farmer for six years. Upon his escape, he returned home and had a vision of Saint Victoricus, who inspired him to spend the next 12 years as a Christian missionary. The Church credits Saint Patrick with converting thousands of people to the Christian faith and spreading the word of God. The feast day had been celebrated in religious circles for many years, but became a civic holiday in Ireland in 1903, even though Americans had been celebrating the holiday since 1737. If you don't mind traveling, there are many 2010 Saint Patricks Day parades for your consideration.
Of all the Saint Patrick's Day parades, Boston, Massachusetts wins the title for "longest running celebration in America." The first parade was held in 1737 and today more than 500,000 people show up to party. With 16% of the city of Irish descent, the St. Paddy's Day crowd is particularly festive. The party begins a week before March 17th, which includes the Gaelic Gourmet Gala (with Irish chefs serving up traditional foods), music concerts, comedy shows, drink specials at Irish pubs and Irish costume contests at the 75 Chestnut restaurant. Out-of-town visitors enjoy walking through the 20-site Irish Heritage Trail and partaking in sightseeing tours from costumed characters. Before the parade, Mr. Dooley's Boston Tavern is a popular place to grab an authentic Irish breakfast.
Approximately 90 miles west of Boston, you'll find home to another one of the biggest and most celebrated 2010 Saint Patricks Day parades in Holyoke, Massachusetts. This industrial boom town attracted a wealth of Irish immigrants in the 19th Century who came to work on the dam, and in paper mills and factories. Festival organizers say this is the second largest St. Patrick's Day parade in the U.S., attracting 25,000 marchers and over 300,000 spectators. The weekend Saint Paddy's Day celebrations include a 10K road race and a special awards ceremony that distinguishes notable Irish-Americans, such as former President JFK, author Tom Clancy, Homeland Security Director Tom Ridge and actor Pat O'Brien. Be sure to down a drink at local favorite Seamus O'Reilly's Pub & Grill.
Seattle, Washington boasts one of the best 2010 Saint Patricks Day parades and is "one of five places to get your green on," according to CNN. You can expect 20,000 spectators along the one-mile parade route. Festival goers paint the streets green and attend dinners, Irish soda bread baking contests, masses for peace and an Irish Week Festival, which includes dancing, food and historical exhibits. Other important cities for your consideration include Scranton (PA), Philadelphia (PA), New Orleans (LA), Las Vegas (NV), San Francisco (CA), Syracuse (NY) and Chicago (IL).
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