Don’t believe the exaggerations from the media that St
Patrick’s Day is a drunken bash. The few
problems, usually from a handful of young people who are not Irish or could
care less about the cultural significance of the day, make for great TV
highlights but do not reflect the spirit of the day.
Many Irish start the day with Mass – it is a religious
holiday in Ireland – and there is even an event called Sober Seventeenth, a
family friendly, alcohol free event.
Whether you are Irish or not, enjoy Cleveland’s biggest parade.
It’s always fun to see the Cleveland Asian Festival marching
in the Parade. Hopefully Paramjit Singh,
a Sikh friend, will wear his green turban again. There will also be marchers from the Polish
community and frequently Hungarians, Ukrainians and other participate as well
with all the Irish groups.
It's a great day for all.
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