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St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner (it’s just one short week away!) and there’s so much to do in D.C. to celebrate all things Irish. It’s a pretty big deal here in the US and it’s the only non-American national day recognized in The White House. As he does every year, the President himself will be welcoming the Irish Prime Minister (who brings real Irish shamrocks) to 1600\u00a0Pennsylvania Avenue.<\/span><\/p>\n

Many people think celebrating St. Patrick’s Day is all about partying. Sure Ireland is the home of Guinness and many great Irish whiskeys, but the Emerald Isle has\u00a0so much more too offer the world. <\/span><\/p>\n

Ireland is the motherland of some of the world’s greatest and most creative poets, writers, actors, designers, dancers, and artists. So why not celebrate this day by embracing the Irish culture? <\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

There are loads of\u00a0great events happening in D.C. over the next few days, but you can even take part in the festivities\u00a0from the comfort of your home (or dorm!). Here are 7\u00a0authentic ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in D.C.<\/span><\/p>\n

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1. Experience the\u00a0St. Patrick’s Day Parade<\/span><\/h3>\n

St. Patrick’s Day Parades are one of the most famous ways to celebrate the Irish culture. They are held all over\u00a0the world and Washington D.C.’s 44th Annual St. Patrick\u2019s Parade takes place on Sunday, March 15, 2015. The parade will start at 12:00 noon and is expected to finish at\u00a02:30 p.m<\/span>. The parade\u00a0will proceed down Constitution Avenue from 7th to 17th Streets, N.W.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you’ve never been to a St. Patrick’s Day Parade before you can expect to see plenty of decorated floats, marching bands, Irish dancers, military units and of course a lot of green! St. Patrick himself may even make an appearance!<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Enjoy\u00a0A Traditional Irish Music Session<\/span><\/h3>\n

\"irishThe Irish are famed for their Traditional Irish\u00a0music sessions (or trad sessions). Trad sessions\u00a0are informal gatherings where people sing and play Irish music with traditional Irish instruments. Anyone can join in and enjoy the music, so if you’re looking for something different to do to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, this could be just the thing for you.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

In D.C., Nanny O’Brien’s on\u00a0Connecticut Ave is famous for their trad sessions, so be sure to see what all the fuss is about during the St. Patrick’s celebrations.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Watch An Authentic Irish Movie<\/span><\/h3>\n

Watching an authentic Irish movie is a great alternative to partying this March 17th. From the great famine to mass emigration, the fight for Independence and the troubles in Northern Ireland, the Irish have been through a lot. These stories and struggles have been made into some amazing academy award winning movies. There are also some light-hearted and funny movies too, so there’s bound to be something for everyone.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here is a quick round-up of just a few movies you could watch:
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