Tag: St. Patrick's Day

  • With a Bit o’Luck: The History of the Irish in New Orleans

    With a Bit o’Luck: The History of the Irish in New Orleans

    When one thinks of New Orleans, images of brilliantly colored parade floats and boisterous second lines may spring to mind. Or maybe it’s a vision of the French Quarter with its bright pastel Spanish-style townhouses and Creole cottages. The idea of Gothic Irish architecture and huge St. Patrick’s Day parades is probably the last thing…