St. Patrick's Parade March 3rd 2007 - Alexandria, VA

**Randy** · 7th February 07, 04:35 PM

Folks,
The Alexandria St. Patrick's Day Parade is Saturday March 3rd 2007. Is anyone going?

details http://www.ballyshaners.org/

And really nice website on St. Patrick Day parades.
http://www.saintpatricksdayparade.com/alexandria_va.htm

and the front page http://www.saintpatricksdayparade.com/

**McClef** · 7th February 07, 06:28 PM

Why isn't the parade done on March 17th everywhere?

**macwilkin** · 7th February 07, 06:36 PM

Originally Posted by McClef

Why isn't the parade done on March 17th everywhere?

Most parades, such as St. Patrick's Day parades, are generally held on the weekend here in the "colonies" because it allows many more people to attend and participate -- some folks are not able to get vacation from work during the week -- and the date might also be set as to not conflict with another parade/activity, as many in the Irish-American or Scottish-American community attend several events -- for example, we hold our Burns Supper a week before the Burns Supper in St. Louis, or else our band would not be able to come.

T.

**ccga3359** · 7th February 07, 06:41 PM

Originally Posted by cajunscot

Most parades, such as St. Patrick's Day parades, are generally held on the weekend here in the "colonies" because it allows many more people to attend and participate -- some folks are not able to get vacation from work during the week -- and the date might also be set as to not conflict with another parade/activity, as many in the Irish-American or Scottish-American community attend several events -- for example, we hold our Burns Supper a week before the Burns Supper in St. Louis, or else our band would not be able to come.

T.

Oh I thought we were usually all too drunk to stand by the 17th!

**PaulX608** · 7th February 07, 07:21 PM

Originally Posted by Randy

Folks,
The Alexandria St. Patrick's Day Parade is Saturday March 3rd 2007. Is anyone going?

I may do that, it sounds like a lot of fun.

**McClef** · 8th February 07, 03:09 AM

Well the 17th this year is a Saturday so I guess it's 2 weeks earlier to avoid clashing with NYC and Alexandrians could also then attend that if they wanted to.

**Randy** · 8th February 07, 05:23 AM

Originally Posted by McClef

Why isn't the parade done on March 17th everywhere?

Not a parade organizer, I do not know.

**Randy** · 2nd March 07, 05:08 PM

Is anyone local going?

I'm pretty sure around 0930 someone is having a pre party breakfast at
Bob & Edith's Diner
4707 Columbia Pike (bet. S. Buchanan & S. Wakefield Sts.)
Arlington, VA 22204
703-920-4700

**PaulX608** · 2nd March 07, 06:03 PM

We're going to Richmond tomorrow to visit the Museum of the Confederacy and the Confederate White House. Maybe next time. I will be kilted for the trip, so I'll be with you in spirit. I'll have to get the Mrs to shoot some pics for the forums.