The Phoenix St. Patrick's Day Parade began in 1984. Its
purpose is to preserve and enhance the heritage and
traditions of the Irish Culture as well as share that
culture with the citizens of Arizona.
This year will be the 25th
Anniversary. The Parade has marching bands, Irish step
dancers, bagpipers, police and fire vehicles, government
dignitaries, floats, the 2007 Arizona Irish Colleen with her
Court and a whole lot more.
Of course, St. Patrick's Day wouldn't exist if not for the
man himself! But how much do we know about him? Did you know
that he spent six years of slavery in Ireland until he
escaped and undertook religious training abroad?
Read more
about this great man!
