Saint Patrick’s Day 2016 NYC – Ashtonesia Pictures

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Saint Patricks Day Parade.

Saint Patrick’s Day March 17th, 2016
Passion keeps the flow flowing, by Ashtonesia, from the past I have bin to a few Saint Patrick’s Day parade but this one of 2016 happens to be one of the best from my experience so far, the weather was great aside form the last winter parade that snowed back in 2014 it was a great day with all the snow in the way that made getting those frames just as fun. This time the sun shines much brighter despite that there was a mild drizzle.

A Brief History:
Saint Patrick’s Day was made an official Christian feast day in the early 17th century and is observed by the Catholic Church, the Anglican Communion (especially the Church of Ireland), the Eastern Orthodox Church, and the Lutheran Church. The day commemorates Saint Patrick and the arrival of Christianity in Ireland and celebrates the heritage and culture of the Irish in general. Celebrations generally involve public parades and festivals, céilithe, and the wearing of green attire or shamrocks. Christians also attend church services and the Lenten restrictions on eating and drinking alcohol are lifted for the day, which has encouraged and propagated the holiday’s tradition of alcohol consumption.

Saint Patrick’s Day is a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador, and the British Overseas Territory of Montserrat. It is also widely celebrated by the Irish diaspora around the world, especially in Great Britain, Canada, the United States, Argentina, Australia, and New Zealand. Saint Patrick’s Day is celebrated in more countries than any other national festival. Modern celebrations have been greatly influenced by those of the Irish diaspora, particularly those that developed in North America. In recent years, there has been criticism of Saint Patrick’s Day celebrations for having become too commercialized and for fostering negative stereotypes of the Irish. 👣 👣

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