Kilted on St. Paddy's Day??

**denmcdough** · 4th February 10, 06:22 PM

Just a little survey: who will be wearing a kilt on St. Patrick's Day?

The last Irish festival I went to, there were quite a few in kilts. So, besides wearin' the green, I hope all Irish, ah, all Celts, will celebrate with the kilt. What say you??

**Jordan** · 4th February 10, 06:25 PM

Wow already? Their is usualy a few posts before paddys day same as before halloween.
I think im off my work that day so ill probaly wear a kilt but not beacuse its Paddy's day or anything just beacuse thats what ill wear if im off work.

Jordan

**GDub** · 4th February 10, 06:28 PM

Count me in! I wore my Irish National to our San Francisco St. Patrick's Day parade gig last year and will be donning the same kilt at a St Paddy's gig this year.

Sláinte!

**ThinBlueLine** · 4th February 10, 06:36 PM

denmcdough,

I most likely will at some point during that day. I will be on duty until 1900 so I may find some trouble after work. I will also be on duty the weekend of the parade (the weekend before). However, the Sunday of the following weekend will be my day off so I just might break out the kilt that day as well and find more trouble.
Once I get an Ulster tartan kilt things will be a little more Irish-focused.

**Mael Coluim** · 4th February 10, 06:39 PM

Not only a kilt, but a kilt in St. Patrick tartan! This is a Newsome box pleat.

**beloitpiper** · 4th February 10, 06:44 PM

Only if I'm piping.

**dfmacliam** · 4th February 10, 06:47 PM

I want to find some shamrocks to wear on my caubeen.. For the wearing o' the green.. Hopefully I can find some artificial ones.. I will be wearing an Irish kilt, and hopefully I will have my O'Saffron, to be sporting around...lol

**Panache** · 4th February 10, 07:21 PM

What is a California kilt wearer to do on St. Patrick's Day?

Hmmmmmmm......

I like kilts, wear kilts, and there is a convention about wearing green on St. Patrick's Day here in America

Therefore I will wear my green wool heavyweight Stillwater Kilt and green hose same as last year.

I like corned beef and cabbage and there is a convention here in America about having it on St. Patrick's Day.

Therefore I will be preparing and enjoying a New England boiled supper with Irish soda bread (and corned beef hash the next day)

I like whisky and a nice beers, there is a convention here in America about enjoying these sorts of tasty beverages on St. Patrick's Day.

Therefore I think it is just possible I might imbibe one or more of these tasty beverages.

This is a fun minor holiday and I plan on having a good day.

I know some people here on our forum get bent out of shape about St. Patrick's Day (and Halloween) and how kilts fit (or do not fit in) with these holidays. Personally I'd rather look for things to enjoy and celebrate each and everyday rather than looking for possible offense or things to get annoyed about.

It seems a healthier way to go

Cheers

Jamie :ootd:

**Paul** · 4th February 10, 07:25 PM

I went to a St. Patrick's day parade last year and the music was good, but the crowd was full of wee neds trying to show off. Sadly all the festivities for the event is similar in Glasgow... do I don't think I'll attend any this year.
As it is a Wednesday I don't think I will be kilted

**davidlpope** · 4th February 10, 07:30 PM

Remember, Saint Patrick was likely from modern-day Scotland (or perhaps modern-day Wales)!

That aside, we have an annual gathering in Greensboro, NC (used to be Laddie's and Duke's before it closed, last year was the Village Tavern) with a good number of local pipers and a strong showing of kilts. It's part of my masterplan, titled: "How the Irish saved civilization so that Scottish culture could take it over"

Cordially,

David