Whether or not your ancestors were Irish it's fun to celebrate St Patrick's day in Washington DC. Our parade is a fun time for the lads and lasses! The Parade is an Irish community endeavor that was started by the Irish American Club and is now held in cooperation with the National Capital Park Service. The parade starts at 11:30 am until approximately 2:15 pm on Constitution Avenue.
This little girl makes friends with Irish Wolfhound.
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The Irish Wolfhound is an ancient breed of the greyhound family. Wolfhounds were used to hunt wolves and elk and to accompany Irish nobles to war. This one is a gentle puppy that all the kids adored.
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St Patricks Day Parade - Bagpipes marching band.
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irish girl activist marching in the St Patricks Day Parade had a message for Prime Minister Tony Blair. "Mr Blair, if you don't defend human right lawyers, who will defend human rights?"
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American and Irish flags wave in Washington DC together. May the leprechauns be near you, to spread luck along your way.
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