What do real Irish people think of American St. Paddy's Day parades?

Question

In San Francisco, CA, even the non-Irish groups march and many of the so-called pubs serve beer colored green (Thank Gawd they can't edit my Bushmills!).

Answer 1

Well I'm Irish and proud of it. American St. Patrick Day Parades are fine by me. I think people should celebrate us Irish. In fact i go every year.

Answer 2

L O V E  I T

Answer 3

Any reason for a drink is a good reason!!!!!!

Answer 4

Drinking, not afraid to admit it....

But one thing I do dislike is fake Irish Pubs....they are no different from any other bar in America....