{"id":12224,"date":"2022-03-17T10:38:00","date_gmt":"2022-03-17T14:38:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.montrealcentreville.ca\/nouvelles\/le-retour-tant-attendu-du-defile-de-la-saint-patrick\/"},"modified":"2022-03-18T15:47:59","modified_gmt":"2022-03-18T19:47:59","slug":"gear-up-for-the-long-awaited-return-of-the-st-patricks-day-parade-and-a-lockdown-free-spring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/backup.montrealcentreville.ca\/en\/news\/gear-up-for-the-long-awaited-return-of-the-st-patricks-day-parade-and-a-lockdown-free-spring\/","title":{"rendered":"Gear up for the long-awaited return of the St. Patrick\u2019s Day parade and a lockdown-free spring!"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]After being postponed twice, the legendary St. Patrick\u2019s Day Parade<\/a> will return to downtown Montreal on Sunday, March 20th at 9:30 a.m. It\u2019s time, folks ! We\u2019ll finally get the chance to celebrate together as part of this great tribute to the Irish community<\/p>\n

Beyond the parade, Irish culture has greatly influenced Montreal\u2019s history. To this day, the Irish shamrock still decorates the flag of Montreal<\/strong> along with the French, English and Scottish floral symbols, and the white pine of the First Nations \u2013 a clear sign of how important the Irish were to the city\u2019s development.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]

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Important players in Montreal\u2019s economy<\/b><\/h2>\n

<\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_column_text]Between 1815 and 1870, Irish immigrants, mostly of humble origin, settled in Canada by the hundreds of thousands<\/strong>. This demographic shift reached its peak in 1845 when several thousand farmers fled Ireland. In the following years, tens of thousands of Irish people emigrated under difficult conditions and settled permanently in North America, namely in Montreal.<\/p>\n

In the 19th century, Irish-Montrealers contributed greatly to the city\u2019s industrialization<\/a> and took part in every major construction project, settling in many of the city\u2019s working-class neighbourhoods. Over the years, the Irish community has blossomed and developed its own network of institutions, activities and traditions. Of course, the St. Patrick\u2019s Day parade is one of those beloved traditional Irish activities that recall this community\u2019s contribution to Montreal\u2019s history in a festive atmosphere.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]

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St. Patrick\u2019s many myths<\/b><\/h2>\n

<\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_column_text]Though St. Patrick\u2019s Day boasts a whole roster of legends and stories, one legend is particularly colourful: it\u2019s said that Saint Patrick himself chased all the snakes out of Ireland<\/strong> \u2026 though the country isn\u2019t actually home to any snakes.<\/p>\n

The colour green and mischievous leprechaun<\/a> also add to the fun. Leprechauns are known for their little green suits, beards, and funny hats, which are always popular costumes at the parade.<\/p>\n

But of course, the colour green is the ultimate symbol of St. Patrick\u2019s Day. So much so that in Chicago, on the day itself, the river that winds through the city runs green<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text]

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A few watering holes to quench your thirst<\/b><\/h2>\n

<\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_column_text]If you want to keep the party going after the parade, downtown is the place to be thanks to its multiple Irish pubs and cozy watering holes. So if you\u2019re looking for ideas, here are some good places to top up.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text]

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Hurley\u2019s Irish Pub<\/b><\/h3>\n

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Une publication partag\u00e9e par Hurleys Irish Pub (@hurleysirishpub)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n