St. Patrick's Day Parade
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St. Patrick's Day Parade
Hello,
My husband and I will be heading to DC and Philly the week of St. Patrick's Day. My question is which parade is better to check out? And why? They are both on March 12th, and we can only choose one.
Thanks!
My husband and I will be heading to DC and Philly the week of St. Patrick's Day. My question is which parade is better to check out? And why? They are both on March 12th, and we can only choose one.
Thanks!
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The only real parade is in NYC on the 17th (why the 12th???). It's way bigger than any of the others and the line of march is up Fifth Ave - right in front of St Pat's.
Can't comment on the others.
Can't comment on the others.
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I've never watched all of Philly's but caught some of it last year when I was walking to the Barnes. I just remember a lot of church and neighborhood groups, bagpipes, and other music. I don't think I'd consider it a destination parade.
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I've been to the Philly parade twice, and it's not bad. A lot of kids dancing groups, a lot of Irish-related civic groups, some nice bagpipe bands, and some okay floats.
This video captures well what you would see in Philly:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nh9RIdFKC7s
For comparison, here's the Washington march:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZp-LJ5Hunk
This video captures well what you would see in Philly:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nh9RIdFKC7s
For comparison, here's the Washington march:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZp-LJ5Hunk
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