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St Patrick's Day

Sydney Parade and Festivities

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Irish Australians (and Aussies of Irish descent a number of generations removed) make up a substantial sector of the Australian population. So it is no surprise that Irish traditions and customs pervade much of Australian life. In Sydney, strong manifestations of this culture are evident in the festivities surrounding St Patrick's Day.

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Top o' the morning to youThe Wearing of the GreenNaturally, orange and greenGarden ColorsLeading the paradeSydney Mounted PoliceMusic for the paradeListen to the Bagpipes
The colors of Australia and IrelandFlags on ParadeFancy brocades and allFestive AttireAussie lasses show off a step or twoDancing in the StreetsDrum and didgeridooAboriginal Music
Marching of the greenGreen-Garbed and GracefulModified motorbikeBalloons and AllWhat, a stagecoach, too?Wild and WoollyIt must be IrishIf It Moves

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