St Patrick S Day 2017

Why Stocks Are Better Than Leprechaun Gold On St. Patrick's Day

... impressive, but it is the eighth highest average S&P 500 daily return since 1997. In fact, the entire month of March has historically been the best month for stocks over the past decade, according to LPL. On average, the S&P 500 has returned 2.7% in the month of March. Why the outperformance in March? According to LPL Senior Market Strategist Ryan Detrick, it may have something to do with the Internal Revenue Service's tax refund schedule. The tax authority generally begins distributing refunds from the previous years tax returns in February, freeing up dollars that could be placed in the stock market starting around March. Markets on Thursday didn't seem to be building momentum for a green St. Patrick's Day, with the S&P 500 down slightly at 0.16% and the down also down 0.07%. Friday will mark the start of the two-day meeting of G 20 finance ministers, where all eyes will be on U. S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and his trade rhetoric. Most are expecting Mnuchin to set a slightly less protectionist tone than President Donald ...

Heading To Cleveland’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade? Here’s What You Need To Know

... had been some concerns about the weather. The parade committee said, "This is Cleveland. We know how to dress for a cold day and we know how to celebrate St. Patrick's Day; we've been doing it for 175 years and we'll do it again tomorrow.". "We'll be open at six a.m. and just pouring the Guinness and serving corned beef all day," said Sean O'Donnell, general manager of Flannery's Pub on Prospect. He says extra staff has been called in and tents have been set up to accommodate the larger crowds. "Probably one of the bigger St. Patty's, it's a Friday. We think it's gonna go probably longer and a little earlier this year; people don't have to work the next day," O'Donnell said. "We'll be here at Flannery's after that and you don't know what's gonna happen after that," said customer, Julie Burke. Parade committee executives say Cleveland's St. ...

How To Celebrate Ireland's Patron Saint And Where On Earth Is Skellig Michael

... Saltire. Doesn't Ireland have another patron saint. Yes, Ireland is lucky enough to have three patron saints. In addition to St Patrick, St Bridget and St Columba are patron saints of Ireland. St Bridget's feast day is celebrated on February 1, and St Columba is remembered on June 9, but March 17 is all about St Patrick. Four myths about St Patrick. When is the St Patrick's Day Parade. St Patrick's Day parades are held in many cities around the world, drawing thousands of people. Last year was particularly poignant as Ireland marked the centenary of the 1916 Easter Rising , a key event in the country’s history. St Patricks Day around the world, in pictures. This year's London St Patrick's Day Parade will take place on March 19. The The procession will makes its way down Piccadilly from 12 pm, on a 1.5-mile route, passing some of London’s most iconic landmarks, ...

Your Guide To St. Patrick's Day 2017

... KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - St. Patrick's Day is March 17, 2017. Celebrate with some festive food and swing by an event celebrating the holiday. Here's a list of St. Patrick's Day food specials on March 17 in East Tennessee. - Mc Alister's Delis will be offering guests who wear green, free glasses of green tea at participating locations. - Krispy Kreme original glazed doughnuts will be covered in green glaze. - Baskin Robbins is selling a special St. Patrick's day ice cream cake. This festive green cake is decorated with four leaf clovers, a colorful rainbow and a pot of gold. - Qdoba is selling green Tabasco flavored queso. It's available for a limited time. - Dunkin' Donuts is bringing back the Shamrock Sprinkle Donut: A donut frosted with chocolate icing and topped with special shamrock sprinkles. - Mc Donald's is carrying several festive drinks for the ...

Where To Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day 2017 In Portland

... wide array of activities to take in. Raven & Rose will host a pair of fiddlers to put you in the mood. T. C. O'Leary's is celebrating its first St. Patrick's Day on NE Alberta Street with Irish soda-bread breakfast sandwiches. You could always hit Portland's most popular St. Patrick's Day party, held at both Kells' downtown and Alphabet District locations, from March 17 to 19. With lots of live music and traditional dancing, the festival balances family-friendly entertainment during the days with raucous revelry at night. It's a zoo, but what else would you expect, with boxing matches, a cigar room, a "Timbers Home Match Celebration," etc. So even if you can't skip work on Friday to go listen to some bagpipers while enjoying a pint of Guinness, you always have Saturday and Sunday to find your inner Irish charm. (The points on this map are not ranked; rather, they're organized geographically.). 1 Skyline Tavern. This hidden bar known for its ...

Traffic, Travel And Weather Across Northern Ireland

... this time on roads and streets that intersect with the route. The carnival procession will leave the City Hall at 12 noon. It will make its way into Donegall Square North, then along Donegall Place and Royal Avenue, turning right onto Donegall Street, right onto Waring Street, left onto Bridge Street, left again onto High Street, crossing Victoria Street and entering Custom House Square at approximately 12.50 pm. Extreme caution should be exercised when driving in and around the Custom House Square, Queen’s Square and Victoria Street areas due to the large volume of pedestrians attending the free concert featuring Fleur, Reggie ‘n’ Bollie and Stooshe from 12.45 pm-3 pm. On street parking on Donegall Street will be suspended from 9 pm on Thursday March 16 until after 1 pm on March 17 to allow for the parade to progress. Translink Metro will operate a normal service ...

How To Celebrate St. Patrick's Day The Authentic Way

... Kenny and Michelle Obama look on following a meeting at Farmleigh in Dublin, Ireland, on May 23, 2011. (Photo: NICHOLAS KAMM, AFP/Getty Images). The two sports unique to Ireland, Gaelic hurling and Gaelic football, host championship games on St. Patrick's Day. If you can, watch as the Irish do. Remember Irish contributions to society. A plaque at the site of the Boston Irish Famine Memorial. (Photo: Darren Mc Collester, Getty Images). The Irish helped build canals, railroads, cities and infrastructure despite being disenfranchised and subject to prejudice. Ideally, Dowd said, this is how most people would celebrate the day. "Reflect on what the incredible contributions this immigrant group made to the country," he said. "Look at how an immigrant group benefited the United States in pretty ...

Things To Do In Vancouver On St. Patrick's Day

... March 14, 2015. Jason Payne / Vancouver Sun. BMO St. Patrick’s Day 5 K. Lace up your shoes, put a little Irish in your step and enter or watch the 5 K run through Stanley Park. Urban Fare will host a food zone in the outdoor tent, and Granville Island Brewing hosts the afterparty, complete with green beer, food and a DJ. Net proceeds support the Canadian Diabetes Association • March 18, 9:30 a.m. Paige Gibbs (Ellen) on stage with Amelia Ross (Sarah) in Belfast Girls. The play is running March 15-18 at Vancity Culture Lab as part of Celtic Fest Vancouver. Beverly Malcolm / PNG. Belfast Girls. Written by Jaki Mc Carrick and directed by Wendy Bollard, this play follows the lives of five women as they escape the famine in Ireland on a ship bound for Australia. Presented by Peninsula Productions. • The Cultch, Vancity Culture Lab, 1895 Venables St. • Until March 18 • $30/$25, 604-251-1363. Lucky in Love. Alchemy Theatre’s cabaret sees Cupid back in all his love-inspired glory as he tries to take over the Leprechaun’s St. Patty’s Day thunder. Features a variety show full of performances by singers, comedians, dancers and actors trying not to get hit by Cupid’s arrows. • Backstage ...