Join The Saint Patrick’s Day Parade

The Griffintown Horse Palace Foundation joins the St Patrick’s day parade!
meet on René Levesque, between Cresent and Mountain street between 11:30 and noon

You are invited to experience the thrill of being part of the St Patrick’s day parade. Join Leo Leonard in a horse-drawn carriage or hold the Horse Palace banner, and show your support. Bring your friends, children and dogs out to celebrate. They will love it!
Vous êtes invités à faire l’experience inoubliable de défiler dans la parade de la St Patrick. Soyez à côté de Leo Leonard dans une calèche, ou tenez la bannière de la Fondation du Horse Palace de Griffintown, et montrez votre soutien. Venez avec vos amis, vos enfants et vos animaux… Ils vont adorer!
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Saint Patrick’s Day Parade

Was sadly interrupted by the death of a young man. My condolences to family and friends.

It rained, and rained more. But the day was really a tribute to the spirit of Montrealers willing to get wet and join in the fun at this wonderful annual event. I arrived late but hooked up with the Griffintown Horse Palace folks at Stanley street and joined them the rest of the way. Didn’t hear about the tragedy until much later at home.

It occurred to me today that one of the reasons this is such a great tradition is the utter lack of pretense and commercialism. There are no Wal Mart floats, or huge in your face corporate ads, just ordinary people, and often in home made get ups and worn once a year clothes. I hope it stays that way!

Ok, so I am obsessed, the devil made me do it, can’t resist, anyway, see you next year!!!

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