250,000 people have signed on to make St. Patrick's Day An Official US Holiday. The movement was started by Diageo who make the popular Guinness beer. Proponents of the idea are calling the bill "Proposition 3-17".

"We're proud to sponsor Proposition 3-17," said Richard Nichols of Diageo, ."The widespread support for this initiative,which really appears to be across party lines, shows that Americans want to come together to celebrate a wonderful day and the Irish spirit that lives inside all of us."

Brewmaster Fergal Murray met with Rep. Jim Crowley (D- NY) discussing the idea. The people from Guinness say large numbers, both of Irish decent and non Irish, celebrate St Patrick's Day.

Whether you're Irish by heritage or "Irish for the day", this St. Patrick's Day you'll want to head down to downtown Cleveland for the 141st annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. Even with the construction on Euclid, the giant sinkhole on Superior, and piles of snow lining the sides of the streets - the show will go on!

The parade will kick off at just a few minutes after 1:00pm on Monday, March 17th. This year's parade route has changed, and will begin at the intersection of Superior Ave. and East 18th St. The parade will travel southwest on Superior to East Roadway, up East Roadway for one block, and then northeast on Rockwell Ave. where it will end at the intersection with East 6th.

The weather promises to be a typical spring day in Cleveland - around 42 degrees and cloudy. Fortunately, rain isn't on the radar, but you'll still likely want to bundle up in case any of those infamous lake winds kick up.

With all of the construction going on downtown on Euclid, Superior, and East 9th, your best bet for getting there would be to take the RTA Rapid Transit to Tower City, buses, or carpooling. Parking downtown is already at a premium, and that will be especially true on Monday, a work day, with all of the St. Patrick's Day festivities going on.