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City hosts 42nd Saint Patrick’s Day parade.

  • David Griffin
  • Mar 6
  • 1 min read

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Irish eyes were smiling as Alexandria played host to the city’s 42nd annual Saint Patrick’s Day parade March 1 through the streets of Old Town.


Founded and sponsored by the Ballyshaners, the parade is traditionally held on the first Saturday in March making it the first Saint Patrick’s Day parade in the DC area.


Tom Mooney of Murphy’s Irish Pub served as Grand Marshal of the parade, which featured Alexandria’s Pipes and Drums, Irish dance schools, community groups and other organizations.




 



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