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    Quote Originally Posted by McClef View Post
    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.

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    Quote Originally Posted by cajunscot View Post
    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.

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

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