McLean Avenue, Yonkers, ready for St. Patrick’s Day Parade

“We have 11 pipes and drum bands" Why do Irish-Americans continue to promote Scottish culture as being Irish? Are you guys that out of touch with your own unique culture? And please, do not embarrass yourself by claiming that Highland culture is originally Irish, or that the Scottish people came from Ireland - you couldn't be more wrong.

In the ealy 80s I knew of one Yorkers Catholic school that was always OPEN on St. Patrick's Day and all its pupils were expected/requitred to attend. Aboud mid-Feb in the mid-80s, members of this parish received from the pastor a request for their contribution to the Bishop's ssessment. In response to the request a friend of mine received, I wrote his Reverence a letter for this faithful parishioner informing him that the amound of her donation would depend on whether the parish school would be opened or closed on St. Patrick's Day. The pastor's reply was that the school would be CLOSED on that day. If we meek, humble, subservient Irish had the courage to stand up to the R.C. clergy, we would benefit enormously from it.

Molly, Did you not know about the Staten Island,NY St. Patrick's Parade next Sunday, March 4. It's the 2nd largest St. Patrick's Parade in the USA. Kicks off at 12:30 at Hart Blvd and Forest Avenue, preceeded by 9:30 a.m. Mass at Blessed Sacrament Church and breakfast in the school. Tom McSorely is Grand Marshal.

You neglected to mention the original Yonkers parade which can be traced back to the mid nineteenth century.The new parade is a great idea, but don't toss out the tradition. March 4 1:30 South Broadway and Radford St. Enjoy!

Thank you for growing your parade when others San Antonio,Hoboken etc. are being cancelled.Keep up the good work,and UP THE IRISH!