What were the early st patricks day parades a show of power in the face of?

Oh, dude, those early St. Patrick's Day parades were totally a show of power in the face of adversity. Like, back in the day, Irish immigrants faced a ton of discrimination, so they were like, "Hey, we're here, we're Irish, get used to it!" It was a way to assert their presence and celebrate their culture, all while having a good time.