Welcome 2014
additions to St Patricks at the
Custard Factory with Moseley Folk. There's some great local music, too, all free. You might have to move around a bit...
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| If you absolutely must |
As of today, we're
two weeks away from St Patricks Day. In Birmingham, as elsewhere,
it's a huge deal. But it's especially important in Brum because of
the size - and roots - of the brummy Irish community. And it's the
third largest St Pat's party in the world, behind New York and
Dublin. Crikey.
Of
course, it's a huge deal everywhere. And it means different things to
different people. I'm not a fan of green beer or silly hats, but lots
of people love that stuff, so if that floats your boat, well good
luck to you.. There is something particularly nice about the fact
that St Pat's in Brum, while a huge knees-up, is also a massive
cross-cultural celebration. And everyone loves a parade. If it's got
dragons, so much the better. So, of course, there will be a dragon:
an Oilliphéist, no less.
What
about music? Oh yes, there's tons of music. Details – some details,
at least - after the jump.
