Talking about the green day

“St. Patrick died like a thousand years ago. ... People like to go to

parades to celebrate.”

JACK BUNKER, 8

Costa Mesa

“People celebrate by sometimes having parades and parties and

sometimes just dancing.”

SAMANTHA IVY, 9

Costa Mesa

“People celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by wearing green and doing

parades and special dances.”

CINDY MEJIA, 8

Costa Mesa

“Some people celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and put shamrocks on

their cheeks and on their heads.”

CLARISSA HUIPE, 8

Costa Mesa

“People celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by going to New York and

celebrate with a parade and they march and wear green.”

FRANCISCO AGUILAR, 8

Costa Mesa

-- Interviews and photos compiled by Christine Carrillo