Top o' the mornin' to ya, laddies and lassies! Let's talk about the history of St. Patrick's Day on the Gulf Coast of Mississippi, shall we?
Now, back in 1849, a group of Irish immigrants in Biloxi decided they wanted to celebrate their heritage and organized the first St. Patrick's Day parade. And boy, was it a hit! People came from all over the region to join in the festivities.
But let's be real, the real reason everyone comes to the Gulf Coast for St. Patrick's Day is for green Madri Gras. am I right? I mean, who wouldn't want to drink something that looks like it came out of the bayou while catching beads?
And let's not forget about the Colleen, or Irish Queen, who gets crowned every year. It's like Miss America, but with more freckles and green dresses.
Now, the parade used to be on the actual day of St. Patrick's Day, but they eventually moved it to the weekend before because, let's face it, nobody wants to call in sick to work on a Wednesday just to watch a bunch of people dressed in green walk down the street.
Of course, no St. Patrick's Day celebration is complete without some traditional Irish food. And by traditional, I mean corned beef and cabbage, which I'm pretty sure is just an excuse to eat boiled meat and vegetables.
Unfortunately, the pandemic put a damper on the festivities in 2020 and 2021, but that just means we must make up for lost time this year, right?
So, let's raise a glass of green beer and toast to the Irish spirit on the Gulf Coast of Mississippi. May the luck of the Irish be with ye, and may your hangover be gentle come March 18th!
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