The Wearing of the Green: An Old Town Tradition with the Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade

The streets of Old Town Alexandria were a lovely green during the Ballyshaners' annual St. Patrick's Day parade! There were step dancers, funny dogs, tiny cars, and lots of great music with a bagpipe or two:)

A St. Patrick's Day Walk in Old Town Alexandria

The St. Patrick's Day Princess, photo by Shannon Finney, Alexandria, VA, March 2013

 

Well, it's that time of year, again, when the beer is green and bars are packed. On

this St. Patrick's Day weekend, I took my camera and went out onto the streets

of Old Town Alexandria, VA for a look at the scene. I found princesses,

green bling, a Congressman, and even a pair of newlyweds, and a friendly

crowd at O'Connell's Restaurant and Pub.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



The Wearing of the Green - St. Patrick's Day 2012 Style

As we close the books on St. Patrick's Day 2012, I thought we'd look back at some of
the sartorial splendor photographed on the streets of Old Town Alexandria. From the looks I spotted on parade today, the hottest trend was hats, or anything on the head. From the subdued whimsy of this number below,

to the just plain silly of these below which make you wonder if you're seeing triple,

 

 Of course, for the more adventuresome of ladies, there was the option of going green with a funky wig,

Apparently, this look was so popular that the lads got into the act, too,

But the hands-down winner of best in fashion today goes to Nicki at the
Old Town Alexandria Anthropologie store for rocking the coolest dreads I've
seen so far this year. The yarn and feather details are fun, and that's what style
is all about:)