The St. Patty's Day Parade in Binghamton is tomorrow, March 6th. It steps off at 1:30.

Some have asked, "Why is it 2 weeks before St. Patrick's Day?"  I'll tell you at the end, but in honor of the occasion, we have nearly famous Irishmen, see how many you know. Hint: All the names begin with 'O'.

The answers will be at the bottom. Good luck!

5) He invented the chocolate sandwich cookie.

4) He immortalized a Christmas song about a tree than many think to be German.

3) First Irish doctor to specialize in women's problems and deliver babies.

2) He's a Irishman who always speaks his mind.

1) He created a heavy winter garment you wear to cover all your other garments.

 

Answers: 5) O'Reo 4) O'Tannenbaum 3) O'Beegeewyin 2) O'Pinion 1) O'Vercoat

 

We'll see you at the parade on Saturday! The temperatures will be around 32. Wow, that's a heat wave compared to what it has been.

Also for those of you that have been asking what Emily looks like, you can see for yourself at the parade.

Okay, why do we have the parade 2 weeks before St. Patrick's Day? I'm told it's because that's when we can get the Mummers in town. Local businesses like it too because it gives them extra business for Saturday and again in 2 weeks.

See you at the parade, Binghamton!

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