The Avenida de Mayo was dressed in green at the Saint Patrick parade – 17/03/2019

Carla has finished finalizing the details of his gaze in front of the rearview mirror of his motorcycle. Leaning forward, she checked that the hat with the three-leaf clover on her head was on the side, as she liked it. He also checked whether, during the trip, Aldo Bonzi, in La Matanza, Avenida de Mayo, the makeup had sunk. With her partner Cesar, she was one of the many people who turned into a crowd this Sunday during the 2019 edition of Buenos Aires Celebrates Ireland, on a very special date: Saint Patrick.

"I tried to put on a typical dress, with the colors with which the Patron of Ireland is honored: the green and the white. the Clover"Carla explained to Clarin. Two days ago, I had started a search on Google Images for the proper attire to represent a sprites: goblins that, according to Irish mythology, can reveal the location of a treasure. "I love this event in a special way, that's why there is so much effort." The plan is to see the parade and to taste several typical dishes, "he added, then he was missing 15 minutes and behind him, he began to form a row Pipe bands, Irish and Traditional Dance Ensemble Associations it would progress along the avenue, between Tacuarí and Bolívar.

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Among the crowd, who loved music and preparations like fadge (potato bread) and fish chowder Patricio Mc Cormick (a creamy fish soup). His green shirt caught the attention of the badistants. On the back, he carried a message: "In paradise, there is no beer. That's why we drink ours here. (There is no beer in the sky, that's why we take it here) ".

"We made the t-shirt with friends in 2005 and I still used it on special occasions, before we found ourselves in a bar in San Nicolás, a traditional place where my parents and those of my parents friends were taking time back, "said Patricio and continued:" This bar has changed names and we have stopped going. Santa Brígida School, in Caballito and in the community ".

St. Patrick's Day, the saint known for spreading Christianity through Ireland, the March 17on the date of his death. Although Patrick was born in Kilpatrick, near Dumbarton, Scotland, he lived the most important years for which he will be remembered later in Ireland. Everything is thought to pay tribute to him, but at the same time, the celebration is badociated with the consumption of beer. This link has an explanation: Many years ago, March 17 was the only day Christians could set aside restrictions on food and beverages.

In the city of Buenos Aires, 1148 checks were made to avoid excesses during the festivities. Breathalyzer and narcoticsof which 42 were positive.