Not first hand, but it's a big deal. In recent years it's been more newsworthy for disputes between the city and the large gay community, who've wanted to march in it and demonstrate. The courts have been involved, but perhaps all that fuss has now died down. St. Patrick's Day has a very firm footing in the USA with parades going on in many places and with lots of folk (Irish or not) wearing the green. I suspect it's an excuse to have another well lubricated party.Despot said:Just got a phone call asking would the band be interested in travelling to New York to take part in the 2005 St. Patrick's Day Parade.
It's a pretty huge event and requires marching up 5th Avenue from 44th to 86th street!
Has anyone experience of the event?