The first annual McLean Avenue St. Patrick's Day Parade drew crowds of Irish Americans (and Irish-for-a-days) to southeast Yonkers on Saturday. Brien, Kevin and Kathy, Shanna and Dan went to see this new event in the old neighborhood.
The parade featured an impressive lineup of pipe and drum bands, Irish dance schools and other school, Scout and civic groups from Yonkers, Westchester County, New York City and even Connecticut. One outfit had a horse-drawn wagon.
Our gang was close to the end of the march, while the larger crowds of spectators were closer to the start. We met Lorraine's cousin Bob and his wife, and watched the parade together.
Our long-time pastor at St. Paul the Apostle, Msgr. Gallagher, was one of the VIP's, and we caught up with him for a few minutes afterward. We're not sure if he ever managed to walk home, as he was surrounded by well-wishers.
Care to see more? Here's an album of photos
from throughout the parade.
There's also a good video production about the parade posted on YouTube.
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