St Patrick's Day - an American Experience

Summary:

My Irish ancestry helped me define my American heritage

Timely on:

March 17: St Patrick's Day

Tones:

Earnest, Inspiring

Language:

English

Description:

I was once asked to carry the American flag in Baltimore's annual St Patrick's Day parade. It proved to be a moving experience that stayed with me - not only as a Baltimorean of Irish descent - but, maybe for the first time, a small part of the fabric of America.

Associated facts:
2006 marks the 50th year of Baltimore's annual St Patrick's Day parade.
St Patrick's Day is celebrated on March 17th.
Baltimore's 2006 parade is on March 12th.
It is the largest parade in Maryland.

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