2009 St. Patrick's Day Parade and Festival

The theme for this year’s parade is Celebrating Children's Services and focusing on the services of Adoption, Fostering, and Mentoring (such as Big Brothers/Sisters and Girl Scouts). The parade starts with the Emerald Society Fire Fighters Pipe Band, followed by school bands, marching groups, floats, clowns, equestrians, and classic autos.

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Adorable Dogs
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After the parade, festival provided with an afternoon of food, music, dance, competitions, shopping, history (at the Celtic Village) and good fun (or "craic," as the Irish say).
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Me with some Irish Spirit:
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