Problems with the St. Patrick's Day parade

OU812

Now I'm only speaking for the Dublin Parade here as it's the only one I've attended. I think it's the global primary one anyway as it's in the capital city irrespective of if it's the oldest or not... (it's not).

My first issue is with the blatant advertising which occurred in today's parade. Namely the six Mini cars (in tricolour formation), which effectively led the parade. Now obviously somebody's got to pay for the parade & it's great that corporations are coming forward to be part of it, however, these should be at least 4-5 places back & not leading the bloody thing. The parade is a tribute to being Irish (from a religious tribute)

It should be led by the Lord Mayor's coach (as the parade itself derives from the Lord Mayor's procession), followed by a trooping of the colour by the Army (full enlisted army first please, not reserves), Gardai & fire service. After that allow any sponsors to take their place as long as their display is entertaining.

Secondly. We need something above head height, there were a lot of kids at the parade who don't get to see much because of their height. We need more floats and Macy's thanksgiving style inflatables. Marching bands are great, but for kids who are at ass height with nobody to lift them on shoulders, there's budget all entertainment to be had.

Lastly, I believe the theme this year was "Lets make History". So why did not one float or troop use that theme? From now on, can we make them adopt the theme & use it as part of the festivities? I've seen enough arty-fatty steampunk type floats to last a lifetime, I'd much rather see a well produced unified parade than the shambles which we're getting.

We have a great opportunity with the festival for global marketing. Lets not screw it up.

Oh, as an aside, while I'm all about the parade being all inclusive & the LBGT community being involved, lets not forget what we're celebrating & come along & get into it, just make the rainbow flags green.

Sir Arthur Daley

Well it stayed dry anyway.

Sh1tbag OToole

WikiHow wrote: »

Well it stayed dry anyway.

Sure Paddys day isnt complete without the traditional Irish weather that does be rain

Sir Arthur Daley

Sh1tbag OToole wrote: »

Sure Paddys day isnt complete without the traditional Irish weather that does be rain

Ur right my bad there lies the problem.

syklops

I think it's the global primary one...

Which is why everyone who is anyone* goes to New York for it....



*aside from the LGBT community.

comongethappy

Watching on TV (for the first time in forever), I'm struck by how small in scale it is.

Looking at the 6oclock news later comparing to provincial parades, (tractors & children in GAA jerseys) the only difference is length.

OU812

syklops wrote: »

Which is why everyone who is anyone goes to New York for it....

the new york one is a bit ****e by comparison. Very long & generally un-entertaining.

Dr Turk Turkelton

syklops wrote: »

Which is why everyone who is anyone goes to New York for it....

Except the LBGT community!

syklops

OU812 wrote: »

the new york one is a bit ****e by comparison. Very long & generally un-entertaining.

Yeah but when you get bored of the parade, dude, you're in New York!

syklops

Dr Turk Turkelton wrote: »

Except the LBGT community!

Point taken and post amended.

Karl Stein

OU812 wrote: »

there were a lot of kids at the parade who don't get to see much because of their height.

They don't get to see much because of selfish adults standing in front of them.

Sir Arthur Daley

Karl Stein wrote: »

They don't get to see much because of selfish adults standing in front of them.

At least the parade kept them out of Macdonalds for 10 minutes.

darrcow

Navan parade was ****. Same stuff as previous years

dr strangelove

comongethappy wrote: »

Watching on TV (for the first time in forever), I'm struck by how small in scale it is.

Looking at the 6oclock news later comparing to provincial parades........ the only difference is length.

That's what yore ma said.





\gets coat.

irish bloke

dr strangelove wrote: »

That's what yore ma said.





\gets coat.

Are you gone yet? Your account is still open??

dr strangelove

Pffft..... what you talking 'bout?.....hang on.........there's someone banging on the door.....back in a sec...........

vicwatson

Rte ****e, ad break every 10 mins to sell us a holiday in Urland, ****e coverage - just dont do it RTE. ****

policarp

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A whole week of Craic.
That's where I want to be next 17th. March.