SCRANTON — Friendly shouts, smiles and waves were plentiful Saturday afternoon along the city’s downtown streets, as the annual Saint Patrick’s Parade celebrated the area’s Irish pride.
The Abington Heights Marching Comets perform in the Scranton Saint Patrick’s Parade Saturday.
The Comets’ blue and white uniforms were accented by splashes of green for Saturday’s Saint Patrick’s Day parade in downtown Scranton.
Clarks Summit Borough Council President Gerrie Fitzpatrick Carey waves to the crowd, while marching with the Society of Irish Women in the Scranton Saint Patrick’s Parade.
Clydesdales pull the Express Employment Professionals coach through the streets of Scranton during Saturday’s Saint Patrick’s Parade.
A Lions club mascot waves to parade-goers.
People wave from the District 14-H Pennsylvania Lions float in the Scranton Saint Patrick’s Parade.
Dogs from Griffin Pond Animal Shelter walk in Saturday’s Scranton Saint Patrick’s Parade.
Young representatives of the Griffin Pond Animal Shelter carry the banner in the Saint Patrick’s Parade.