I'm actually not sure I'd ever been to a St. Patrick's Day celebration until this past Saturday, when I went to the St. Patrick's Church party at the Red Clay Room in Kennett. The place was packed and lively, with almost everyone wearing something green: there were green Mardi Gras beads, green sweatshirts and sweaters, sky-high green-and-white Cat-in-the-Hat-style hats, sparkly green bowler hats and -- my favorite -- a tiny leprechaun hat set at a rakish angle atop a bald head.
The delicious dinner included the traditional corned beef and cabbage, ham and green beans and Irish potatoes; dessert was brownie cakes and sugar cookies encrusted with green sprinkles on both sides. There were a lot of very cute and well-behaved little kids toddling around. Around the room were tables with silent auction items from just about every business in the area -- two special items were a dinner cooked by the parish priest, Father Victor Sharrett, and a limo ride in Kennett's Memorial Day parade.
We heard some of the Irish songs but unfortunately had to leave before the troupe of Irish dancers performed -- they were warming up in the lobby as we left.
One of the organizers, the local Knights of Columbus, told us that they were thrilled with the turnout for this year's event. As well they should be -- the parking lot was full and I don't think many more revelers could have fit into the room!
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