ST. PATRICK’S DAY at Ireland’s Four Provinces Restaurant in Falls Church. Crowded outside, packed inside at 1 in the afternoon. Owner Colm Dillon takes a moment from his very busy day, and it will be rocking through the night. (Photo: News-Press)

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America’s celebration of its 250th anniversary takes as many forms as there are customs and cultures across the 50 states. Parades, fireworks and music are givens for a Semi-quincentennial celebration,



