St. Patrick's Day Parade……….

Today, instead of the planned Part II (I'll post it 

later) of the recent walk through interesting 

downtown Raleigh, you get to see what was happening 

there yesterday. 

On the most perfect morning, brilliant sunshine, 

temperature around 52F (which warmed into the 70's by 

afternoon), we threw on some green and headed out to 

watch the St. Patrick's Day parade.

Took plenty of pics as the colorful two hour parade 

marched, trotted, drove and danced its away along the 

route - here are some you might enjoy. 

The turnout, as always, was huge for this always fun day, 

the good weather bringing out more people from all 

around North Carolina and some states beyond.

The parade is always held on the Saturday closest to March 17, 

the official St.Patrick's Day.

 There were what appeared to be well over a hundred 

cute dogs in the parade this year, most were groups 

from animal rescue organizations - Irish Wolfhounds, 

Golden Retrievers, Beagles, Greyhounds, 

Pit Bulls, and of course my favorites, the Basset Hounds. 

Cheers for all the groups of the prettiest Irish 

dancers - there are at least three schools here as 

it's a very popular type of dance.

Moving……………

Music………these great Irish musicians (above) came all the 

way from Ohio to entertain us, thanks guys!

Making a fashion statement………

Marching…………

………everyone loves a parade and 'wearing of the green'………

and stopping at the best local Irish pub for lunch 

before heading home added to our fun day out in the city!

St. Patrick depicted in stained glass 

window in St. Benin's Church, Ireland

Erin Go Bragh