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Newport Celebrates St. Patrick's Day with Parade
The 60th annual Newport St. Patrick's Day Parade went off without a hitch on Saturday.
NEWPORT, RI—Sunny skies and perfect marching weather was in store for the 60th annual Newport St. Patrick's Day Parade in Newport on Saturday.
Thousands of revelers and parade fans gathered along the route to listen to marching bands, watch Irish dancers and celebrate the day with friends and family.
We compiled some great photos from the day posted on social media below:
A photo posted by Grigsby (@2blocked) on Mar 12, 2016 at 3:21pm PST
Gotta love the #bagpipes! #newportri #stpatricksday #newportparade
A video posted by alliezog (@alliezog) on Mar 12, 2016 at 2:56pm PST
What a day! Such a good time at the #newportri St. Patrick's Day parade.
A photo posted by Colum Cille Pipes & Drums (@columcillepipes) on Mar 12, 2016 at 2:56pm PST
A photo posted by Victoria Finnegan (@vfinnegan) on Mar 12, 2016 at 2:41pm PST
#parade #stpatricksday #stpattysday #police #rhodeisland
A photo posted by Ted Qarri (@q.ted) on Mar 12, 2016 at 2:38pm PST
A video posted by Amanda West Hanley (@saltpondsuperstar) on Mar 12, 2016 at 1:25pm PST
A video posted by Nora N. (@bluegreengrrl) on Mar 12, 2016 at 11:01am PST
A photo posted by Katie McLaughlin Buckell (@katiebuckell) on Mar 12, 2016 at 9:51am PST
Had a fantastic time at the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Newport, RI!!!
A photo posted by Lindsey Duckworth (@kwlindseyd) on Mar 12, 2016 at 9:40am PST
#stpatricksday on America's Cup Ave #newportri #bowenswharf #anchorofnewport #02840 #401 #sunny
A photo posted by Bowen's Wharf (@bowenswharf) on Mar 12, 2016 at 9:36am PST
Life goals being realized @stephanieianderson
A photo posted by Corinne Truesdale (@reenah5) on Mar 12, 2016 at 9:22am PST
Greetings from Newport on Parade Day!
Posted by Yankee Peddler Inn on Saturday, March 12, 2016
let's go Irish baby #stpattysday#irish#parade#letsgetdrunk
A photo posted by Evgeniya (@ssherstyanykh) on Mar 12, 2016 at 9:09am PST
St. Patrick's Day Parade crowds are making their way onto Thames Street! Stop by afterwards and visit our outside bar, full inside bar, grab some food and play some games with Newport Storm Beer from 2-5!
Posted by The Boat Yard on Saturday, March 12, 2016
Newport takes St. Patrick's Day VERY seriously.
Posted by Jailhouse Inn, Newport, RI on Saturday, March 12, 2016
Good afternoon Cranston!!!Members of the Cranston Police Department were present at the Newport St. Patrick's Day...
Posted by Cranston, RI Police Department on Saturday, March 12, 2016
Happy Parade Day, Newport!
Posted by Fort Adams Trust on Saturday, March 12, 2016
Newport Parade 2016
Posted by North Kingstown Firefighters on Saturday, March 12, 2016
Photo courtesy: Naval Station Newport
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