Join New Yorkers for the Largest St. Patrick’s Day Parade in the World
As the location where the very first St. Patrick’s Day Parade was held in 1762, it’s not surprising that New York City is now the place where the largest St. Patrick’s Day Parade in the world is now held. Irish stepdancers, bagpipes, singers, and over 200,000 marchers are expected to participate this year. As a show of Irish pride, authentic, traditional dress will be worn by many participants representing Ireland’s past and present meld with American society. An estimated two million onlookers will gather to enjoy this grand procession as it makes it way up Fifth Avenue on March 17th.
While you’re in New York City to be a part of the largest St. Patrick’s Day celebration in the world, make sure that you get to see many of the city’s famous attractions with the Super New York Tour. This tour will give you a hop on / hop off downtown tour, so you can explore the downtown area at your leisure. It also includes a night tour, a harbor cruise, and admission to one of the city’s famous museums. You even get to visit the Statue of Liberty and the Empire State Building Conservatory. You won’t miss any of the city’s hotspots with this extensive tour experience!
Of course, what’s a visit to New York City without a quick stop in Brooklyn to get a bite of some of the world’s most famous pizza? A Slice of Brooklyn Pizza Tour is essential because it takes you to the area’s finest pizzerias where you can decide for yourself which of these competing restaurants has the best pizza pie in the world. Whether you choose Grimaldi’s or L&B Spumoni Gardens, you’re certain to have a blast tasting your way through Brooklyn. As an added bonus, the tour takes you by famous places such as Coney Island, Brooklyn Bridge, and the Brooklyn brownstones as it travels from pizzeria to pizzeria.
Branson Titanic Hosts 5th Annual Irish Celebration!
March 9, 2011 by admin
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St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner, and there’s no better way to celebrate this fun holiday than with some of Branson’s Titanic museum, which will bring to life the Irish culture during March. The event lasts the entire month, so you can plan your family vacation around your kids’ spring break! Inside the museum, you’ll be able to take a closer look at some of the stories of the Irish laborers who worked on the Titanic in Belfast. The Titanic museum will concentrate on the Irish men and women from Emerald Isle with exhibits promoting the Irish culture, music and legends. You can make your reservations at one of Branson’s fine hotels beforehand to make sure your vacation plans are in order.
Branson is filled with other great attractions in the area as well, and if you’re still interested in area history, you can head over to the World’s Largest Toy Museum, which has toys dating clear back to the early 19th century. Inside, you’ll discover relics from your childhood, with all kinds of planes, bicycles and miniature wind-ups. Tell your kids about the “good ‘ol days,” and read about other toys you may not have known existed. A gift shop is on-site, so you can pick up presents for family members.
In addition to your other museum visits, you can check out the Harold Bell Wright Museum as well, which promotes many of this great author’s works in manuscript form. View everything from his best-selling books including “Shepherd of the Hills” to his very own gun collection. Wright was the first writer to become a millionaire from his writing, and some of his books even made it into Hollywood, creating great movies starring actors such as John Wayne.
Wear Green and Laugh With the Irish in Myrtle Beach!
Myrtle Beach is the ideal destination for family fun, and this St. Patrick’s Day, you can enjoy a fabulous evening of hilarious comedy at Laughing Leprechauns – an improv comedy about St. Patrick’s Day. This family-friendly event, which takes place at the Uptown Theater at Myrtle Beach, is sure to have you laughing at hilarious jokes, comedic skits and routines all themed around St. Patrick’s Day, leprechauns, and the Irish. Be sure to wear green and plan ahead for this exciting event!
During your stay in Myrtle Beach, you will want to catch a performance at one of the popular shows in the area. Legends in Concert is guaranteed to please you with its fabulous impersonations of your favorite stars by talented performers. At the show, you will see uncanny portrayals of greats like Elvis, Barry White, Garth Brooks and Roy Orbison as they perform your favorite hits. These performers are so impressive that you will feel like you’re seeing your favorite stars of the past in ageless glory.
While you are vacationing Myrtle Beach, be sure to include a show at the Imax Theatre in your vacation plans. This exciting theater offers the great films that Imax is known for on its giant screens in 3D! The enormous screens, which are impressive on their own, are sure to awe you when they come to life with a 3D film. Seeing a film on the Imax screens in 3D is sure to make you feel like you have stepped right into the film. Be sure to visit the gift shop on your way out to purchase a souvenir for your exciting Myrtle Beach vacation!
Have a Special St. Patrick’s Day Celebration in Williamsburg
With St. Patrick’s Day quickly approaching on March 17th, it’s time to start planning an exciting St. Patrick’s Day getaway. Spend your time in Williamsburg where many of the area’s top attractions are open and just waiting for you to come and explore them!
Colonial Williamsburg, the top historic attraction in Williamsburg, gives you the chance to visit the world as it was in the 18th century before technology and the winning of the Revolutionary War changed the United States forever. At Colonial Williamsburg, you will see living history interpreters giving demonstrations of everyday chores and activities from that time period. With just the one day pass, you get access to Great Hopes Plantation, complimentary historic area shuttle service, admission to the Courthouse, and admission to a number of other exciting features the park offers. Your whole family is certain to love visiting this attraction.
Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Museum
Another top attraction that is not to be missed during your St. Patrick’s Day getaway is Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Museum. This museum offers over 300 exhibits that focus on the unusual and the downright bizarre. A 500 lb. gorilla composed entirely of nails, a genuine shrunken head, and a two headed calf are just a few of the strange sights that you can expect to see. No matter what you’ve seen in the past, Ripley’s Believe It or Not! is certain to amaze you with what it has to offer!
What’s a special trip to Williamsburg without an evening of dinner and dancing? You’ll get both with the Spirit of Norfolk Dinner Cruise. This cruise gives you a candlelit dinner buffet of gourmet treats like roasted rosemary beef and wild Alaskan salmon while you sail down the Elizabeth River. As you drift, you will pass the Norfolk Naval Base where you can get a close look at the ships under an evening sky. Once dinner has finished and you’ve started on dessert, live entertainers will perform for you before you can dance to the music provided by one of the area’s talented DJs. This is certain to be a very special evening for everyone in your party.
Historic St. Patrick’s Day Parade Takes Place in Savannah, GA
Be part of the historic St. Patrick’s Day Parade taking place in Savannah, GA March 17th. This parade has been taking place since 1813 and is a well-loved Savannah tradition. More than 250,000 people travel to Savannah to participate in and see the parade making this parade one of the biggest parades in the South. This two hour parade has marching bands, floats, and performers to keep you entertained.
If you came to Savannah for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, stay long enough to experience some of Savannah’s Southern hospitality and food. You may never want to leave after the Paula Deen Culinary Tour, which features information on Paula Deen’s upbringing and stops at the dining locations that Paula Deen used to start creating her own irresistible dishes. Your last stop of the tour will be at one of Paula Deen’s restaurants where you can enjoy a delicious lunch.
For a more general culinary tour, take the Savannah Foody Tour where you will visit 7 of the restaurants and specialty food locations and get a taste of the best foods in the South.
After eating all of that delicious Southern food, you may want to walk off some of your meal with a walking tour. The Saunter in Savannah Walking Tour offers you a beautiful tour of Savannah that will give you information on the rich history of the area. You will explore historical areas, hidden gardens, and other wonderful features that make Savannah one of the greatest cities in the nation.
Myrtle Beach, SC Makes Others Green With Envy Over Their St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival
For a fantastic St. Patrick’s Day celebration, go to Myrtle Beach’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival. The event is held on March 13th and is a St. Patrick’s Day extravaganza that is legendary. The parade in the morning includes fantastic floats, talented marching bands, community organizations, extraordinary street performers and more. In the afternoon, live entertainment will be on several stages and arts and craft vendors will be out selling their wares. With over 30,000 people attending each year, this is one of the largest St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in the region.
While you’re in Myrtle Beach for St. Patrick’s Day, you will want to see some of the incredible attractions unique to Myrtle Beach. Ripley’s Aquarium is a fantastic aquarium that you are literally surrounded by. A 750,000 gallon tank is home to 10 foot sharks, beautiful fish, and other sea inhabitants. Fish of every type imaginable have found a home at Ripley’s Aquarium and you can see them all while you’re in Myrtle Beach.
After being surrounded by water at Ripley’s Aquarium, you may find yourself interested in getting wet. Myrtle Waves Waterpark offers you the opportunity to do just that. With 20 acres of wet rides, pools, and a LayZee river, you’re certain to have a splashing good time. If you’d love to visit a theme park but aren’t too interested in getting wet, the Pavilion Nostalgia Park is a great theme park in the area. The rides are classic rides from the past and there are treats for those who become hungry while at the park.
2 Parades and One Chicago, IL for an Action Packed St. Patrick’s Day
If you’re looking for excitement and true Irish celebration this St. Patrick’s Day, look no farther than Chicago, Illinois. Chicago has not one, but two incredible St. Patrick’s Day parades. Complete with the traditional bagpipes, kilts, and drinks, both the South Side Irish St. Patrick’s Day parade and the St. Patrick’s Day Parade are noteworthy events in Chicago. The Chicago River is even turned green for the celebration. Take part in the party of the year with the Chicago Irish community and those who celebrate with them.
While you’re in Chicago taking in the Irish culture, don’t forget to visit some of the noteworthy museums and other attractions Chicago has to offer. Check out the CityPass for admission to three of the most remarkable museums in Chicago as well as the Shedd Aquarium and Alder Planetarium. The CityPass offers great value and even has VIP entry and fast pass privileges with two of the locations.
After a day full of learning and studying the exhibits, cut loose and see the nightlife of Chicago. Listen to the blues Chicago is so well-known for and see the clubs in the Chicago Club Crawl. With this pass there is no coverage charge, and you will be given a drink at each location. Transportation is also included so you can relax and not worry about driving afterwards. Also check out the Chicago Night Life Pass which gives you access to several clubs and allows you to skip the long waiting lines.
St. Patrick’s Day Parade in New York City, New York
On March 17th, the famous and much-loved St. Patrick’s Day Parade is scheduled to begin on 5th Avenue of New York City, NY. New York is well-known for its grand parades and the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in New York is one of the oldest and biggest parades worldwide.
Early in the morning, the streets being to fill with revelers looking for places to sit or stand to watch the parade go by. At 11 am, the parade begins and the merriment of the holiday is in full swing. After a day full of celebration, parade floats, and marching bands, the night is sure to be full of excitement. A unique tour of the city of New York at night such as the New York Nights and the City tour is sure to be the perfect end to a wonderful day.
The day before or the day after the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, New York back to its fast-paced way of life during the day would be thrilling to explore in the New York See It All tour. After your tour, a visit to the Solomon R. Guggenheim Modern and Contemporary Art Museum cannot be missed. As one of the most famous and beautiful art museums in the world, it’s one experience in New York that is essential.
Mardi Gras, St. Patrick’s Day Offer Cultural Celebration in Deadwood, SD
Enjoy the last leg of winter with the near constant celebration offered in Deadwood and the surrounding Mount Rushmore area this year as both Mardi Gras and St. Patrick’s Day stand as pillars of the area’s entertainment in 2010!
Held February 5 and 6, Mardi Gras in Deadwood will offer a lively setting the likes of which only a Mardi Gras celebration could provide while simultaneously remaining fun for the entire family! On Friday, February 5, things will kick off with the People’s Parade and Mardi Gras Coronation Competition. Everyone is encouraged to participate in the opening parade, where at the end a king and queen for 2010 will be coronated.
The following day, the celebration will continue with the always anticipated annual Mardi Gras Parade and Cajun Cook-Off! Whether a native of the Cajun culture or simply looking to heat up the last leg of winter, Deadwood’s Mardi Gras celebrations offer an always lively time!
And just a month later, on March 13, the pubs of Deadwood will offer a conglomeration of parties as visitors and locals bounce from one establishment to another during the annual Pub Crawl. An always lively time, Deadwood’s Pub Crawl offers the perfect time to let your hair loose while enjoying the natural beauty and historical sites of the Mount Rushmore Area.
Those planning on visiting Deadwood and the surrounding Mount Rushmore area for either Mardi Gras or St. Patrick’s Day can browse and book from a variety of lodging options online. Additionally, a variety of activities and attractions can be viewed to help round out your visit to the Black Hills!
Celebrate St Patrick’s Day in Boston
There is no better place in America to spend St. Patrick’s Day than in Boston, with its large Irish-American community. The St Patrick’s Day Parade has been winding its way through South Boston for over 200 years now. Come see the massive parade and celebrate the Irish culture of the ‘South Side’ neighborhood. While in Boston for St. Patrick’s Day, make time to see some of the city’s unique attractions like the IMAX Theatre and the 5-Wits Tomb.
5-Wits Tomb
Test your craft and cunning with a team in the 5-Wits Tomb, as you participate in an immersive, interactive adventure to unearth hidden treasures. As you negotiate through your challenge, special effects such as thick fog, computer generated lightning, and stereo sound will enhance the experience. Success is not certain, and if your team fails you may incur the wrath of the pharaoh. This interactive adventure is sure to thrill you at every suspenseful turn!
Simons IMAX Theatre Admission
Enjoy a sight and sound explosion at the colossal six-story Simons IMAX Theatre. Here you may descend deep into the ocean on the ‘Aliens of the Deep 3D’ adventure or come face to face with a giant shark in ‘Sharks 3D’. The IMAX will put you up close to some of the most interesting animals in nature for a truly riveting encounter!
