The parade is set to start at 10:15am.
This year we are set to be the largest
St. Patrick's Day Parade
in the world!!
60-plus bands and about 15,000 people
will be marching in the parade.
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| The majestic Clydesdales from last year when I did attend. |
Last year approximately 750, 000 visitors
were in Savannah for the parade. There
are projections for 1,000,000 visitors this year.
We will see, but this lady will be staying
on the island and working in the flower garden.
I only attend the parade when we have
guests in town for that purpose.
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| God bless those who serve to protect us |
I will be updating on this year's parade next week.
For now I would like you to join me while I revisit
a 2010 tour of
St. Patrick's Cathedral
In Dublin, Ireland
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| Sculpture Of Saint Patrick |
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George Grenville Nugent Temple - 1st Marquess of Buckingham
First Grand Master - Illustrious Order of Saint Patrick |
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The Official Coat of Arms of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
It was installed in the Cathedral prior to The Republic of Ireland's independance in 1921/22.
Today's Coat Of Arms represents the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland. |
When I first visited Saint Patrick's Cathedral
in 1984, being from Savannah, I was shocked to
see the condition of the Cathedral. It was dirty, the outside being almost black, and was in an obvious
state of neglect. It was then, I discovered that Saint Patrick was not celebrated in Ireland as he is in the
United States. In Ireland the day was a quiet religious day, as well it should have been.
When I revisited the cathedral a couple of years ago,
I was pleased to see the outside
stonework practically gleaming.
A complete restoration had taken place.
This cathedral is modest when compared to many throughout Europe and the United States.
It is beautifully simple and a blessed
testament to Saint Patrick.
I hope you have enjoyed our visit to the "source".
Saint Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin, Ireland
Please visit these great parties.
