Providence City Hall was filled with Irish music and dance on Tuesday as Mayor Cicilline hosted the annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration.  Crossroads Rhode Island President Anne Nolan was this year's speaker, and the celebration included traditional Celtic sounds and Irish step dancing performed by the Goulding School of Irish Dance. Today, Mayor Cicilline hosted the St. Joseph’s Day celebration at City Hall.  Community College of Rhode Island President Ray M. Di Pasquale delivered this year's remarks, and Soprano Loriana De Crescenzo beautifully performed Italian folk songs including “O Sole Mio.”

In his remarks at both events, Mayor Cicilline celebrated the lasting legacy of the values brought over by American immigrants:

"They brought our values of hard work, faith, family and tradition to America and raised children to make the most of the opportunities afforded them by the New World."

He also encouraged residents to attend the annual St. Patrick's Parade this Saturday that starts on Smith St. and Admiral at noon.