There's a lot of Irish in my ancestry. In fact, on my bookshelf there is a book called from County Clare to Queensland documenting my mother's family voyage from Ireland to Australia. Despite this I have never been to the annual St Patrick's Day Parade in Brisbane - until today. The city was a sea of green and there was a real buzz as the floats, pipers and dancers prepared themselves to march through the streets.
Still I find it very Irish that although St Patrick's Day is next weekend the parade was today under the rule that the parade is on the Saturday before the day itself (I think "normal" people would interpret that as applying when March 17 falls between weekends but anyway).
Most impressive was although the crowd was large, everyone was happy and good natured with no pushing or shoving which can happen as people jostle for vantage points. Irish eyes were smiling.
How cool is that hat! Sounds like a lovely buzz in the city streets. Thanks for linking up. New Linky will be up this afternoon so I will re post on there too so others can see.
ReplyDeleteGreat hat!
ReplyDeleteSounds amazing and that is a fantastic photo, really captured the moment!
ReplyDeleteOh I'm Irish...and it's my dad bday on Paddys day too, so we always REALLY celebrate! Love the photo!:)
ReplyDeleteHehehe, that pic made me laugh, hlove it, love his expression!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous picture!
ReplyDeleteLovely clear, colourful pic. Looks like lots of fun was had :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a shot full of character and background. Lovely!
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking up
Great Irish style hat :) I get it was a great day x
ReplyDeleteI bet that was amazing. Great picture.
ReplyDeleteLooks like it was a lot of fun
ReplyDeletecool photo - looks like a great day out
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