Originally Posted by Shipping up to Boston (Post 2312565)

Mike Matarazzo was an Everett treasure. So sad to hear of his passing. I’m still looking forward to reading his book published several years ago

Originally Posted by Villager1234 (Post 2312572)

Why were rainbow balloons at Spanish Springs during parade ? I thought that the day was to celebrate our Irish heritage not our sexual orientation.
What are the colors for straight people?
Slante

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby (Post 2312734)

For the same reason that people who have no Irish heritage were there, and aren't Catholic, were wearing green, and getting drunk. It's just an excuse to party. Straight people can wear any color they want, any time, all year round. As for rainbows, maybe you should pay closer attention to Irish mythology. The leprechaun keeps his pot o'gold at the end of a rainbow.

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby (Post 2312734)

For the same reason that people who have no Irish heritage were there, and aren't Catholic, were wearing green, and getting drunk.

Originally Posted by BrianL99 (Post 2312135)

In Boston, today isn't St. Patrick's Day, it's Evacuation Day.

Today is the 248th anniversary of the day the British were expelled from Boston, in 1776. A turning point of the Revolutionary War.

The fledging United States (Continental Congress) conferred its first ever Medal to Gen. George Washington for his masterful strategy, in forcing the British to flee Boston for Canada on this day.

(On November 25th, NYC will celebrate their Evacuation Day. The 241st anniversary of the day the last British Soldiers left Manhattan.)

Now go have a green beer to celebrate!