marching Irish music band

St Patrick's Day Parade

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March 18th 2007
St Patrick's Day is huge in London. Obviously there are many Irish and Irish descendants living here but the ocals get very much into it as well. There is a great street parade full of costumed dancers (including the Irish dancing girls) and lots of marching bands etc. Great fun to watch. We bought our silly 2 pound Irish hat, a couple of flags and joined the crowd to cheer. I felt especially ha ... read more

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