Fog Lifts and Sun Shines for 30th Annual City of Dublin St. Patrick’s Day Parade
March 16, 2013
Parade participants, early risers and those seeking a green pancake breakfast awoke Saturday to thick fog in many parts of Dublin. By the time the parade was signaled to start, promptly at 9:30am, the fog had lifted and the streets of downtown Dublin lined with families. The parade featured entries from schools across Dublin, marching bands, color guards, cheer teams, dance troupes, martial arts demonstrations, dogs, motorcycles, Shriner clowns scooting across the street, horses, bagpipers, veterans, local businesses, boy scouts, girl scouts, and more.
The parade also featured Congressman and Grand Marshal Eric Swalwell, Citizen of the Year Janet Lockhart, Young Citizen of the Year Camille Chabot and Organization of the Year Tri Valley Youth Court.
Notably absent was City of Dublin Mayor Tim Sbranti who is, appropriately, currently in Dublin, Ireland enjoying St. Patrick's Day festivities with mayors from cities named Dublin from throughout the world.
St. Patrick's Day festivities continue Sunday with the Shamrock 5K Fun Run & Walk and day 2 of the St. Patrick's Day Festival featuring carnival games, booths, food and drink, and the McGrath Irish Dancers. Details on all events are available here.