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The
ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE began in
1969 when a group of local businessmen
convened in HARRY'S OFFICE BAR on Queen
Cross St. in Christiansted for a "cool one". The conversation got around
to holidays and why St. Patrick's Day wasn't celebrated in the Virgin
Islands, when so many other holidays were. Something had to be done!
Within minutes, the first St. Patrick's Day
Parade was born. Without further ado, a stakebed truck was commandeered
and piano put on top. The newly organized committee and fellow
supporters were aboard singing Irish and local songs and saluting
shoppers and shop- |
Photo courtesy of
St. Croix St.
Patricks Day Parade Committee |
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keepers, who came out to see what all the noise was about. Those who
were already wearing green got into the spirit at once, while others who
needed something green ran into the shops to find it, running back
outside to wave at the paraders. Some even joined the
procession! And so, the FIRST St. Patrick's Day Parade was born. To this
day, it is going strong and is an important day for the community,
beneficiaries and tourists.
The 39th Annual St.
Patrick's Day Parade will be held on Saturday March 15, 2008 in
Christiansted, St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands.
Parade starts at 11:00 AM SHARP.
See you there!!!
The photos and information included on this
webpage are courtesy of
St. Croix St. Patricks Day Parade Committee.
Please visit their website at:
www.StPatricksDayParadeStCroixVI.com |
