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Jan 6th, 2017 | 02:50 PM

NJRoberts

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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!

Jan 7th, 2017 | 04:13 AM

Macross

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Savannah has a great parade on the day. I have never been to the parade in DC or Philly so no help at all.

Jan 7th, 2017 | 07:38 AM

NJRoberts

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Yes, we were spoiled by the Savannah parade. It was awesome!

Jan 7th, 2017 | 05:00 PM

nytraveler

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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.

Jan 8th, 2017 | 06:44 AM

Inakauaidavidababy

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Bigger isn't always better and I really don't understand NYC's described as the only real parade.

Jan 8th, 2017 | 08:03 AM

Birdie

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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.

Jan 8th, 2017 | 02:30 PM

PaulRabe

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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

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