2020 | Wearin’ of the Green 1
FROM THE FOUNDER
T HAT WAS THE 2019 DIRECTIVE FROM MY SON
Michael and was probably reinforced by Mabyn, Katie,
Brittany and Spence. It’s not unusual for a close family to
P at strolling
provide instructions to the “Old Man.” The message resonates
with me on multiple levels and this is an excellent opportunity
to share a thought on Issue No. 2 of The Wearin’ of the Green
Parade Magazine.
In 1986, I always suggested or maybe desired that this
would be a marching-walking parade, possibly replicating
those in the north (my hometown of Elwood City, PA) and
Across the Pond (in Ireland). For 35 years we have had the best
of both as our family has walked the route at the end of the
parade. So, when I’m walkin’, I’m also talkin’. For two-and-a-half
miles it’s handshakes, waves, and hugs with friends old and
new and of course – conversation.
Just as I walked and strollered this parade with our son,
Michael, then seven-months of age, and a couple of years later
with our daughter Katie, it is my distinct pleasure to introduce
and announce that we will be walking with our
newest family member – Nora Kean Maxcy.
Erin go Bragh, Baton Rouge go Bragh…
Slainte’
Pat Shingleton
FOUNDER
The Wearin’ of the Green, St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Michael during
the first year
of the parade.
Welcome
NORA KEAN
MAXCY!
“DAD, COME ON! YOU’RE HOLDING
UP THE END OF THE PARADE…”