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"As a child, St. Patrick&amp;#039;s Day was always an important holiday. With a last name that began with&amp;quot;O&amp;#039;&amp;quot; and a face full of freckles, it was a great day to be Irish. Later, when the shamrock shaped cookies morphed into a wee bit of that green Irish cheer, it was still fun to celebrate my heritage.   Share in the good luck this St Patrick&amp;#039;s Day season by finding your own bit o&amp;#039; &amp;quot;green&amp;quot;. Here are a few ideas to consider:     Celebrate in New York City. Head to the Big Green Apple for the granddaddy of all St Patrick&amp;#039;s Day parades. Find a spot along 5th Avenue too see the long standing, noncommercial tradition unfold. Held to honor the patron saint of Ireland and to celebrate Irish faith and heritage, the first march took place on March, 17, 1762, fourteen years before the Declaration of Independence. Stay at the nearby Marriott Residence Inn at Bryant Park where free hot breakfast, free internet access, in-room kitchens and spacious accommodations make it easy for families to enjoy a city break. Contact: www.Marriott.com; nyc-st-patrick-day-parade.org Go Green in St Lucia. Families have the opportunity to give back to the island during an eco-friendly staythat includes a half-day excursion toiling alongside island residents. Visit a working farm and help harvest seasonal fruits and vegetables or pitch in to catch farm-raised tilapia and shrimp. Laterjoin in localFriday Fish Fry with the opportunity to sample locally caught seafood as well as vegetables they may have had a part in harvesting. Contact: 866-657-ROCK (7625);http://landings.rockresorts.com/  "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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