St.Patricks Day weekend and the kilt!

The start of the 2013 St Patrick's Day festivities got under way with Vancouver's Paddy Hough parade. This is a small parade through a mile of Main street Vancouver,Washington. It was also the first time wearing a kilt to a function other than going to the supermarket or the Starbucks.

These small parades are so much more enjoyable with limited crowds and the lack of cacophony that accompanies the big events. I attended this years event with my partner,Liberty Anne(my wife Ann had to work so could not go) and we enjoyed the time spent on Main street Vancouver!

The kilt is working out well. No negative comments so far and all positive words from men and women alike. Today, the 16th, I shall be kilted up for the downtown Portland core and to show off there. It will be interesting as I know there will be others wearing a kilt. Makes me feel better knowing others will share the same national pride of dress.

Tomorrow, the 17th, is the official St Patrick's Day and we shall cheer our friends on in the Shamrock Run in Portland as 35,000+ runners tackle the hills. Looking forward to a great weekend!!