"Kiss Me, I'm Irish" on the West Coast, USA

 Shared and curated by Mary Marsell:

Saint Patrick's Day is a BIG DEAL in the USA. In Chicago they even turn the rivers green! We celebrate March 17th in a rotundly green and glorious way!

But, I'm digressing. Getting back to the West Coast, my four children and I practiced Irish dancing with the Kennelly School of Irish Dance for almost a year before the Irish Parade date arrived and we could reel and jig through the the downtown Sacramento, California streets.

For the Saint Patrick's Day Parade and more, take a look at the venue. 
https://www.sactownmag.com/six-spirited-ways-to-celebrate-st-patricks-day-in-sacramento/

My father-in-law was the son of Irish immigrants, born in New York, and he was the leprauchaun that sparked a true Irish identity in the children. They grew up hearing Irish songs, Irish brogue and ate corn beef and cabbage every St. Patties Day, to be sure.

http://dichossuaves.blogspot.com/2013/03/kiss-me-im-irish.html
An old post about a timeless tradition in California, Saint Patrick's Day Celebration! (btw, I haven't blogged in years so an alert may show, but the site is mine and authentic, no worries. ENJOY!).

Have a grand day today and don't forget to wear green!