Evergreen Park has declined to host the South Side Irish Parade, but Editor Michael Fielding and CLTV host Garrard McClendon discussed the demise of the South Side St. Patrick's Day Parade on "Garrard McClendon Live."

They heard from neighbors both supporting and criticizing the parade committee's decision to cancel the beloved event after a host of problems during this year's parade - including assaults of nearly a dozen police and the arrests of two couples couples engaging in sexual behavior in public, not to mention countless reports of public urination and defacation throughout the neighborhoods.

The parade committee has made it clear that the tradition will live on - just in a different format. So let us know what you think would be good alternatives to maintaining the tradition of the event while keeping in mind that it was founded on the values of faith, family and heritage.

Committee member Mary Beth Sheehan told us the other day that the committee will need to know pretty soon what neighbors want - so get moving. Let us know, call (773-393-8687) or e-mail the parade committee at southsideirishparade@yahoo.com, or ask your families and neighbors what they'd like to see.