St. Patrick's Day in the Southern States

St. Patrick's Day celebrates the patron saint of Ireland, who is credited with bringing Christianity to Ireland 1600 years ago. Although St. Patrick is associated with Ireland, the way that we celebrate it is uniquely American. St. Patrick's Day is a holy day that has become associated with parties, parades, leprechauns, green beer and good Irish Whiskey. Today, everyone is welcome to celebrate the festivals and parades that are around America.

Following are some parades and events in the southern states of Arkansas, Alabama, Louisiana and Kentucky. There are some really unique and wacky celebrations in these southern states. Hot Springs, Arkansas holds their parade on the "shortest street in the world". They embellish their short parade with green fireworks, Elvis look-alikes and Irish Belly Dancers. The parades in Baton Rouge and New Orleans have party atmosphere, with people filling the streets and beads being thrown from floats.

Hot Springs St Patrick's Day Parade
Hot Springs, Arkansas
March 17, 2007
This St, Patrick's Parade is held on what Ripley's Believe It or Not has designated the "Shortest Street in the World." The parade, is possibly the shortest parade, but it is long on fun. Unique festivities include, the Irish Order of Elvi (a group of Elvis look alikes), Irish Wolfhounds, Irish belly dancers, and green fireworks.

Little Rock St. Patrick's Day Parade
Little Rock, Arkansas
March 17
1 pm
The 8th Annual Little Rock St. Patrick's Day Parade meets and forms in front of the Clinton Presidential Library. The annual event is a celebration of Irish culture, music and dance,and the Irish-American heritage in Arkansas.

Mobile St. Patrick's Day Parade
Mobile, Alabama
Saturday, March 18
2 pm
Parade is preceded by a run and Cook-off. Bienville Square in Downtown Mobile. There will be dancers, food, Scottish pipers, Irish music, Children's activities and more!.