Monday, March 11, 2013
St. Patrick's Day Parade
What better to do on a beautiful Sunday than go watch the
Greenville Saint Patrick’s Day parade?
I guess they didn’t get the daylight savings time memo, as
instead of starting at 1pm as planned, they finally paraded past closer to two.
But we didn’t mind waiting, did we?
After the parade the gates to Fluor Field were open for the
continuation of the festivities. Music, food, St. Patrick’s Day gear and face
painting, the stadium was lively. One green glitter activity later we continued
on.
Falls Park was full of people enjoying the beautiful
weather. The fountains near the entrance reminded me of my hometown; in honor
of St. Patrick’s Day the Chicago River has been dyed green for 43 years. If you’re
in Chicago you can go watch this Saturday, the 16th at 10am.
Ice cream at Marble Slab Creamery and dinner at the Trappe
Door; after 10 days of the flu and stomach issues we haven’t completely
recovered but we’re close, thanks to a wonderful day spent downtown.
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How fun!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great day out!
ReplyDeleteYay! You're back!!!!! :)
ReplyDeleteI don't think they missed the daylight savings time memo as much as they missed the calender memo... they're a week early! But then again, cute kids splashing about in green rivers is fine any old day of the year :)
ReplyDeleteThere is something about men in kilts playing bagpipes that is quite compelling, isn't there ;-).
ReplyDeleteThat green water is THE COOLEST. Looks like lots of fun.
ReplyDeleteHi Liene! Could we use your photo with the fountain for our Upstate International webpage? I would love to use it for the Irish Parade on March 8th.
ReplyDeleteThanks for letting me know! Annelies of info@upstateinternational.org