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St. Patrick's Day celebrations galore

Published 03/11/10

St. Patrick's Day has been celebrated in the United States since at least 1737, when the Irish Society of Boston organized the first U.S. St. Patrick's Day parade.

Paul W. Gillespie — The Capital / file Doug Gearhart, from Laurel and Laura Parry, from Annapolis, enjoy some drinks and converstaion during the 2009 St. Patrick's Day celebration at Fado Irish Pub & Restaurant in Annapolis.
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Here in Annapolis, we have a strong tradition of celebrating the feast day of St. Patrick, but whether that's because of a strong Irish ancestry or because of our fondness for merrymaking could be debated for hours. There is no question, however, that Annapolis likes to celebrate, and St. Patrick's Day is the perfect opportunity.

With the actual feast day falling on a Wednesday this year, we are being treated to a week full of events, beginning...

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Updates... - 2010-03-15 23:44:49

Join Mia & Katie as they Host Blue Martini's 1st Annual St. Patrick's Day Party!
FEATURING
Traditional Irish Beef Stew served in a warm bread bowl
Green Martinis...
The Shamrock
Emerald Isle
Dirty Girl Scout
Irish Pride
To Warm You Up.....
Irish Coffee
March Madness on TVs in the bar...
Blue Martini
2444 Solomons Island Rd

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