Celebrating 250 Years of the New York City St. Patrick s Day Parade

Celebrating 250 Years of the New York City St. Patrick s Day Parade by Ridge, John T.. Hardcover edition. ISBN: 9780615373928.

Each year on March 17 millions of the Irish, both native and by descent, come together with friends of all ancestries to celebrate Irelands patron saint, Patrick.In Ireland, north and south, this occasion has been marked for more than 1,500 years. But 2011 in New York City stands out as a special year: the 250-year anniversary of the celebration enjoyed by millions of New Yorkers down through the years.Thus, the 2011 anniversary is the perfect opportunity to honor the cherished relationship between the Irish and the City of New York. This anniversary publication offers a fitting tribute to that formidable history.