St. Paddy’s Day in Seal Beach is a “Piece of Cake”

The “Day After” police report on St. Paddy’s Day 2010 on Main Street was….the true charm of the Irish came out last night.  The Watch Sargent said that the night before was quiet compared to previous years.  ‘In fact most of the arrests we made last night were not related to St. Patrick’s day revelry at all” he said with a chuckle. 

This would great news indeed if it is a trend for the future.  There is no doubt that the Irish holiday is a boon to the eateries of Seal Beach.  Many of the revelers start out looking for corned beef and cabbage but crowds can change their minds when lines are too long ……. and they find out that maybe its a night for Thai, Vietnamese or Japanese food.  The nice thing about the Irish is that they were never “colony making” inclined – – –  so they haven’t made any enemies overseas…and they’re welcome everywhere….or so I’m told.

The residents of Old Town overall enjoy living close to Main St., the Pier and feel of  “Mayberry by the Sea” most of the time. Let’s admit it…Main St. Seal Beach is a lot like Main St. Disneyland…without the admission fees.   Admittedly much of the joy disappears when you hear a couple of drunks discussing world politics outside your bedroom window at 2 a.m. in the morning.

Our police and some of the local departments that assist when necessary, do an admiral job…and get a little over-time which I’m sure they like.  But let’s  face it … it is not a lot of fun talking to people who don’t make sense when your sober – – even if your getting paid to do it.  So when arrests go down it must mean that our visitors are drinking less and are therefore better guests.

(Photos are from previous year’s celebrations)