The worlds shortest St Patricks parade
By Lindsey GallowayFeatures correspondent
Hot Springs, Arkansas, holds its annual procession on the 98ft-long Bridge Street, named the âworldâs shortest street in everyday useâ.Hot Springs, Arkansas, holds its annual St Patrick’s Day procession on the 98ft-long Bridge Street, named the “world’s shortest street in everyday use”.
The first parade to honour the Irish patron saint, St Patrick, was not held in Ireland. It actually took place in New York City on 17 March 1762, and since that day, cities across the United States have competed for the biggest and best St Patrick’s Day celebration.
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