St. Patrick's Day 2009 

Whether Irish in lineage or spirit, Celtic revelers packed many Northeastern cities to celebrate the greenest day of the year. One striking group of men and women, however, added a touch of blue to the seas of shamrocks and crowds of kilts.  

The 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band paid a visit to Boston and New York to lend its musical skills in two of the country’s biggest St. Patrick’s Day parades March 15 and 17.  In both performances, the service members treated hundreds of thousands of cheering attendees to renditions of “Salute to the Sultan,” “Semper Fidelis March” and the “Marine’s Hymn.” There was no shortage of support from parade goers as shouts of “Oorah!” and “Semper Fi!” rang out from the spirited crowds.