| Boston, America's most Irish city, becomes the | | | | American cuisines and delicacies. This is one of the |
| center of fun and frolic on the occasion of | | | | many cooking events organized by the hotels in |
| St.Patrick's Day. The city acts as the host to | | | | Boston to mark the occasion. |
| approximately 600,000 people visiting it annually to be | | | | The hotels also host music events such as programs |
| a part of the festivities that goes on for a week. | | | | featuring Irish bands or fusing rock with traditional |
| The city presents street festivals and events, to the | | | | tunes from Ireland and also step dancing exhibitions |
| amusement of all ages. The day, reminiscent of Irish | | | | to enthrall the hotel inmates and general public. |
| tradition, is an occasion for music, dance, art, | | | | At times, some of the hotels get together to |
| children's festivals and most ardently delicious food. | | | | conduct events, which have fund raising benefits. |
| The influx of people in Boston for St. Patrick's Day | | | | These events are entertaining as well as productive |
| makes the hotels there the center of bustling | | | | as they yield revenue to the extent of $150 per |
| activities. Apart from accommodating the sizeable | | | | person. This money is used for philanthropic purposes. |
| chunk of visitors who grace the occasion, the hotels | | | | Reservation for theses events is made in advance |
| organize events that enthrall and entertain the | | | | Hotels in Boston thus add a sophisticated slant to the |
| residents and attract the tourists. | | | | way St Patrick's Day is celebrated in the U.S. They |
| One of such activities is the Gaelic Gourmet Gala, | | | | house millions of people, visiting Boston, to be a part |
| which brings in top chefs mainly from Ireland and | | | | of the week long festivities and organize events, |
| Boston itself to showcase their culinary talent. The | | | | which guarantees a pleasurable and memorable |
| dishes served are mainly of Irish origin or of New | | | | experience to the people. |
| England or combine the best of the Irish and | | | | |