Irish, Italian, Isleños Parade

Nowhere are the colorful results of the melding of many cultures more in evidence that in St. Bernard Parish during the annual alliterative Irish, Italian, Isleños Parade. Marchers gather along Judge Perez Drive beginning at 11 am, with the parade to follow at noon flinging a vegetable medley of cabbage, carrots, lemons, onions, and potatoes to those gathered to view the festivities. Best bring enough bags: this parade boasts over 53 floats, 35 marching bands, and 350,000 pounds of produce. (504) 655-7555. stpatricksdayneworleans.com/islenos.html.