Cross community celebrations mark St Patrick's day in the North

Belfast put on its new inclusive face today as St Patrick’s Day was celebrated by thousands from all backgrounds.

Cross community celebrations mark St Patrick's day in the North
Mon, 17 Mar, 2008 - 14:39

Belfast put on its new inclusive face today as St Patrick’s Day was celebrated by thousands from all backgrounds.

Multicultural, multiracial and cross-community – the annual parade was led by a unionist Lord Mayor and a colourful Chinese Dragon.

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