Shades of Green: Celebrating Irish-America

A chara,

As Ireland’s Ambassador in Washington, I know that nowhere in the world celebrates St Patrick’s Day quite like America.

This year, because of COVID, there can be no large parades down Fifth Avenue or green rivers through Chicago. But while we can’t gather in person, we can come together as a community.

On the evening of 17 March, I want to invite you to join me and our seven Consuls General in celebrating Irish-America and the ties that bind our nations.

Titled ‘‘Shades of Green’’, our gathering has been arranged in partnership with Irish cultural centers and festivals throughout the United States. Featuring some of both nation’s finest artists, the ninety-minute program will celebrate Irish-America’s history and traditions, as well as the resilience our community has shown in response to COVID-19. Over the course of the evening, we’ll hear a special message from our Taoiseach Micheál Martin and a poetic tribute to President Joe Biden and, as a community, we’ll pause to remember and honor those who we have lost this year.

After registering to join us, you’ll receive a link to ‘Shades of Green’ in a confirmation email and a reminder again in advance of the gathering.

I look forward to seeing you then and to celebrating St Patrick’s Day in your company.

Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona daoibh go léir.

Ambassador Daniel Mulhall