St.Patty's Day Parade

Growing up as a McAlarney, I feel that St.Patrick's day has some legitimacy for me. And it's just a fun holiday. For some reason Alexandria had their parade this past Saturday, and since the forecast was sunny skies and close to 60 we decided to brave the crowds and head down there. It was really fun- even though we had to walk several miles from our parking space, we didn't mind. Warm sun on our backs, quaint Old Town Alexandria, and happy wee laddies and lassies- you can't beat that with a blarney stone.


Little laddie Harris giving a "thumbs up" to the festivities.

Alexandria is an extremely dog friendly town. Here is one nice doggie...

And a sweet golden retriever wearin' the green.

Ahh, the grand Irish pub wagon. Care for a pint?

Ruthie's vantage point.

Men in kilts and knee socks playin' their pipes. Erin go bragh!

After the parade we found a park on the bonny banks of the Potomac and the kiddies got to play.

Now ye olde Irish toast to friends and family:

To live above with the Saints we love,

Ah, that is the purest glory.

To live below with the Saints we know,

Ah, that is another story!