All around the world people have been celebrating St Patricks Day today. In our local town it was no different. This year, for the first time ever, we watched from the side of the road instead of sitting on a float. What a treat we were in for! Here are some of the highlights.
First up in the parade, the army. This year, unlike others, only two army vehicles took part. I don't think anyone was too upset. There was so much more to look forward too.
Second up, an old yellow Ford Cortina. Unfortunately, it broke down and the parade came to a standstill whilst the driver called the AA. When a member of the civil defence noticed that nothing had passed him for ten minutes, my husband and another spectator from the crowd jumped over the barriers and pushed the car for the rest of the parade.
Next, an idea that might catch on in other St Patrick's Day parades around the globe, what else, but a chicken in a basket. On wheels. Beats a KFC any day.
Next, he is 'Proud to be a Bog Man'. It said so on the sign pinned on to the front of the pram. Look closely and you can see the peat. And a doll.
and finally.....Lastly, some Irish dancers. Hooray!
HAPPY ST PATRICK'S DAY
