| Mya Marshall, 6, shares some candy while participating in the St. Patrick's Day Parade as it rolls down Fry Boulevard on Saturday. (Mark Levy-Herald/Review) |
Posted on 03/13/2005 4:57:30 AM PST by SandRat
SIERRA VISTA - The green-clad and kilted folk of Sierra Vista tinkered down Fry Boulevard in perfect parade weather during the sixth-annual St. Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday.
Participants from U.S. Border Patrol agents to youngsters seemed to enjoy themselves.
Sierra Vista Irish-American Committee director Gerry Campbell said the annual parade is essentially the whole reason for his committee.
There were 40 parade entries registered by Saturday morning.
"And then, sometimes, people just show up. We just squeeze 'em in there at the end," Campbell said.
The Cochise College Irish literature class joined in the morning's march. Class instructor Mary Weaver said she preferred Yeats' work more so than Joyce's, as far as class material. Joyce's sometimes cumbersome prose is often complained of by college undergraduates.
"'Ulysses' or 'Finnegan's Wake,' which is even more incomprehensible," she said as examples.
Whatever is one's opinion of the Irish classics, Cochise College seems to have a relatively substantial enrollment in the class. The class has participated in the St. Patrick's Day parade since its inception.
Mike MacLellan, of the U.S. Border Patrol, led they way in a green, tartan kilt, with his bagpipes droning.
He warmed up his silver-and-ivory trimmed pipes by playing the theme from Star Wars, but was set to play classics such as "Scotland the Brave," "Bonnie Dundee" and "The Green Hills of Tyrol" during the parade.
MacLellan said he has been a piper for about 18 years.
The 111th Military Intelligence Brigade entered the parade, with two floats. One was a giant Humvee, the other was a 5-ton tractor.
Next to the parade headquarters trailer was an American Cancer Society bake-sale fund-raiser. Proceeds from those tasty goods will go to the upcoming Relay for Life at the Veterans' Memorial Park on May 6 and 7.
"And all the proceeds stay here in the community for those with cancer, their families, and survivors," said Carole Anders, relay team captain.
Last year's Relay for Life brought in $80,000, and the relay fund-raising goal for 2005 is $100,000, she said.
Anyone curious about the Sierra Vista Irish-American Committee may call their main headquarters at 249-2523.
| Mya Marshall, 6, shares some candy while participating in the St. Patrick's Day Parade as it rolls down Fry Boulevard on Saturday. (Mark Levy-Herald/Review) |
A little fun in forum with an early St. Patrick's posting.
When drinking with Irishmen in a saloon on St. Patrick's day, what would be the proper Irish toast to make?
May you be gone three whole days to heaven before the devil even knows you're gone.
or
May the road rise up to meet you may the wind always be at your back the sun shine on your face and a soft breeze cool you as you walk you way.
Sounds like fun.
Is "Sand" Irish?
(smiling)
When visiting with me uncles, the brothers of me blessed mother don't ya know, aye. No me Pa is a mix German and Scots.
Slainte
pronounced - slantcha
Thanks for the ping!
LOL
Then, I can match or top you.
Aunt Bessie married a lovely red headed, curly haired
Irishman. ( A real devil he was).
Jack E. Moody
When the USS Renville, came home, it was St. Patricks Day.
Stayed that way till they went to sea again.
We miss him still, but he went first, as knowing him, he had to get Heaven in order, so it would be just right when Bess got there.
Bump!
Then I hope he was in Heaven three full days before ole Scratch even knew he was gone.
Seems like you guys down south never miss a chance for a parade!
Well we like to PARTY - PARTY - PARTY - PARTY! It helps keep us sane.
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