Yesterday, the Pagliarullo Clan celebrated St. Patrick's Day in Savannah with thousands of other people. This was Claire's 4th St. Patrick's Day counting the one when she was in the womb. The traditions of St. Patrick's Day in Savannah are interesting to say the least. Each year thousands of people from all over the world come to Savannah for this festive holiday. Every year at 101 E. 40th Street in Savannah my family gathers at Frannie Farkle's house for green grits, cabbage, and corn beef. We enjoy the conversations with family, old friends, and at least one or two new ones every year. This year Ricky and Susan Allen two of the other ministers at FBC Statesboro joined us in the festivities. The three of us and Claire walked to the parade and enjoyed the sights, smells, and sounds of the parade. We were standing near a group of young ladies who ran up to nearly all the marching bands and drum and bugle corps to plant a huge kiss on their cheeks. This made the parade more interesting to say the least. We then walked back along the parade route for a little ways before crossing back over to Forsyth Park to take pictures in front of the fountain. It was a wonderful day! The crowd at Frannie's was thinner (figuratively) than recent years, so it had a different feel, but it was still a reason to celebrate with friends and family and remember the life and faith of St. Patrick. I will add some pictures later!
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