Cleveland’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade

 Take a break from studying and check out the parade tomorrow! Cleveland’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade can trace its roots back to 1867. Tomorrow’s parade steps off at 1:04pm from the intersection of Superior and E. 18^th. The parade route follows Superior Ave. west towards Public Square, and turns north at E. 3^rd. The theme of this year’s parade commemorates the 100^th anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising and Ireland’s Quest for Freedom. The parade features many local organizations, pipe and drum groups, dancers, and more.

For more on the parade, visit: http://www.stpatricksdaycleveland.com/

For brief summary of the 1916 Easter Rising: http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/british/easterrising/insurrection/in03.shtml

Go early if you want a good seat!

Some real Irish language:

Sláinte (pronounced: slahn-cha) = literally translates as “health;” used as a drinking toast

Try ordering your pint in Irish! Just say “Pionta Guinness, le do thoil” (pronounced: pyunta Guinness leh duh hull). Yes, “le do thoil” means “please.”

Please enjoy your St. Patrick’s Day responsibly!