Mr. Moran's explanation actually sounded very plausible to me.
That said, since the Fiero has, and will ever have, that direct Irish connection to meet their criteria, I believe we should just look for another parade. It doesn't have to be a St. Patrick's Day parade for me, and that comes from a pretty Irish guy.
I would much prefer to participate in a July 4 or Christmas parade.
Fiero "My you already be in Heaven an hour before the Devil knows your dead" GTB