Everybody’s Irish: St. Patrick’s Day Parade jigs through downtown Helena

People march Saturday in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in downtown Helena.

Phil Drake, Independent Record

A St. Patrick’s Day Parade was held Saturday in downtown Helena, prompting hundreds of people to line up along Last Chance Gulch and celebrate all things Irish.

The St. Patrick’s Day Parade rolls Saturday through downtown Helena.

Phil Drake, Independent Record

The event included music, dancers and plenty of revelers sporting green. Many of the parade participants tossed candy to children who peppered the route.

Plenty of participants in Saturday’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade handed out candy to kids along the route.

Phil Drake, Independent Record

Although St. Patrick’s Day is officially Sunday, plenty of cities nationwide celebrated throughout the weekend.

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