Pittsburgh's Irish Heritage: St. Pat's Parade & Traditions
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Pittsburghs St. Patricks Day Parade, one of the largest in the US, celebrates the citys deep Irish roots. Irish immigrants, including Scotch-Irish Protestants and Catholics, arrived in the 18th century and faced challenges like the Great Famine. They settled in neighborhoods like the Hill District and South Side, with men working in canals and steel mills, and women in domestic jobs. Despite hardships, parish life anchored them, starting with Saint Patricks Church in 1808. Irish influence shaped Pittsburghs labor movement and leadership, with figures like Philip Murray and mayors like David Lawrence. Today, the heritage thrives through the parade, Irish festival, theaters, dancing groups, and pubs, drawing 200,000 to 350,000 people annually.
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