Dancers from Gibson School of Irish Dance march proudly in the parade.

Second Street Irish Society Irish Step Dancers perform for the onlookers at the St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

Parishioners from St. Katherine of Sienna Parish in Northeast Philadelphia march in the parade.

Declin Cooper, from Haddon Heights NJ, isn’t impressed with the leprechaun at the St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

The Phillie Phanatic decides to join Blackthorn’s band and provide Irish music for those attending the parade.

The Emerald Pipe Band perform before the entrance procession of mass at St. Patrick Parish..

Madeline Ingulli from Our Lady of Grace in Pendel is all smiles dressed in green at mass at St. Patrick Parish where she went with her father CJ before watching the parade.

Fr. Kevin Gallagher reads the Gospel during mass at St. Patrick Parish.

Agnes McCafferty from Our Lady of Assumption Parish in Wayne prays during mass celebrated at St Patrick Parish that preceded the St. Patrick Day Parade.

Grand Marshal Harry J. Marnie receives communion from chaplain Fr. Kevin Gallagher.

John Stevenson, from Sacred Heart Parish in South Philly, prays with his sons Micheal and John at the Mass celebrating St. Patrick on Sunday, March 10 at St. Patrick Church, Philadelphia.

Philadelphia Police & Fire Pipes & Drums march past the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul during the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Philadelphia.

Lieutenant Governor Jim Cawley and Mayor Michael Nutter march in the parade.

The Ladies from Devine Providence Village march proudly in the parade.