Statistically speaking, Irish people comprise a quarter of the population in Massachusetts and the vast majority of the populace in New England states like Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont and Massachusetts.
New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Philadelphia and Seattle also have large numbers of Irish descendents. As you can imagine, the story of St Patrick is not lost on the American people and there will be many large 2010 Saint Patricks Day parades and celebrations.
Savannah, Georgia is also one of the top cities for 2010 Saint Patricks Day parades in America. Savannah's Historic District parade route attracts 400,000 people each year, who gather to enjoy weekend festivals with Celtic music, games, competitions, food and drinks.
The city fountains are dyed green several days before the parade, women spectators kiss Armed Forces Units and people run down River and Bay streets with open containers, as is customary. While you're in town, you'll enjoy sampling Irish whiskey at Murphy's Law Irish Pub.
Seattle, Washington boasts one of the best 2010 Saint Patricks Day parades and is "one of five places to get your green on," according to CNN. You can expect 20,000 spectators along the one-mile parade route.
Festival goers paint the streets green and attend dinners, Irish soda bread baking contests, masses for peace and an Irish Week Festival, which includes dancing, food and historical exhibits.
Other important cities for your consideration include Scranton (PA), Philadelphia (PA), New Orleans (LA), Las Vegas (NV), San Francisco (CA), Syracuse (NY) and Chicago (IL).
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