Best City in the Northeast for St. Pattys? (weather, roads)

[ImOnTheMove]

Philly, Boston, & Hoboken
NYC is overrated.

[RightonWalnut]

America's Best St. Patrick's Day Parades | U.S. News Travel

[atvwife]

Check out Holyoke MA! About 2-2/3 hrs from NYC, basically take 95 N to 91 N to exit 16 in MA, get off the exit, turn right, and you'll find their huge parade events this weekend. I don't know of anywhere else that they paint big huge shamrocks in the centers of all the intersections and they're there all year round...seriously! The chairs along all the main roads were already set up two days ago...they take their Irish pride VERY seriously. I hate parades so we don't go, but here's some info:

Events | Holyoke St. Patrick's Parade

[danielj72]

I believe in Ireland its a day for going to church, but in the northeast cities its a day for going to a bar, drinking green beer and getting as drunk as possible. Does anyone else see an issue with this????

[lammius]

Originally Posted by danielj72

I believe in Ireland its a day for going to church, but in the northeast cities its a day for going to a bar, drinking green beer and getting as drunk as possible. Does anyone else see an issue with this????

No.

We're kicking off kegs and eggs at 9AM

[SUPERCHIC]

FYI its St. Paddy's not St. Patty's St. Patrick was a man not a woman.

[SUPERCHIC]

Originally Posted by danielj72

I believe in Ireland its a day for going to church, but in the northeast cities its a day for going to a bar, drinking green beer and getting as drunk as possible. Does anyone else see an issue with this????

Not a big deal in Dublin and only Catholics celebrate.

[ckhthankgod]

Can't forget about Scranton PA too.

Some more things from Syracuse: Irish Power Hour

Armory Square Restaurants | Sports Bar Syracuse | Banquet Facility Syracuse | PJ's Pub & Grill

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Francis Academy of Irish Dance

Guinness Syracuse Irish Festival / September 9-10, 2011 / Syracuse, NY

http://m.mcdonaldashford.com/#!

Syracuse AOH Division Calendar of Events

[brent6969]

SAVANNAH.................................Absolute craziness.

[edwardsyzzurphands]

I've been through St. Patty's in quite a few cities and since moving to the Boston area it really is the best experience by far. I expected it to be overrated but not in the least.

Plus if you are in NYC, easy 4 hr drive, bus or train ride.