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Ronan goes green for 35th annual St. Patrick’s Day parade
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Golden Templer won “the Most Irish Animal” category in Ronan’s St. Patrick’s Day parade contest
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John Hamilton III and Sandy Ferrell of the Great Scots Pipes and Drum group play the bagpipes in the St. Patrick’s Day parade. The group took first in the “Most Irish” category.
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A friendly leprechaun waves from atop a Ronan fire truck.
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Kids wave from the Ronan Wrestling float.
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A large green hot tops a truck driven in Ronan’s St. Patrick’s Day parade
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RONAN — The Ronan St. Patrick’s Day parade rolled down Main Street for the 35th time on a sunny, warm afternoon last Sunday.
“The community loves a parade,” said Christy Bockman, one of the event coordinators.
A new addition to the parade lineup, the Great Scots Pipes and Drum group, led the parade with rousing bagpipe music that filled the air.
The parade route started at the Ronan Senior Center and continued down Main Street, turning down First Avenue SW before getting to US Hwy. 93. Bockman said parade participants set up behind the hospital and roll by the center so that everyone in town can have a chance to enjoy the festivities. Spectators lined both sides of the street to watch the floats and collect pieces of candy.
Bockman said the float contest, face painting and “plenty of St. Patrick’s Day bling” bring many people to town for the event each year. She is already planning next year’s parade and would like to see more children get involved. She encourages people to find her on Facebook for more information.
“We would love to get more kids involved in the parade, so reach out to us,” she said.
Long-time parade participant Nancy Mullen, fondly recalled earlier years in the parade with her mom. “We used to drive a little green bug, which was always fun,” she said. “But my favorite part of the parade is being Irish and celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with other people.”
“Come on down to Ronan and enjoy it with us next year,” she added.
Ronan St. Patrick’s Day parade results:
Most Patriotic – American Legion
Greenest Sports Team – Ronan Wrestling Club
Best Kids’ Floar – Two Eagle River School
Best Irish Animal – Golden Templer
Most Likely To Go To Jail – Olearys Ol’ Ladies
Biggest Shamrocks – Cheers Bar
Best Float Overall – Tenas Day Care
Most Irish – Great Scots Pipes and Drum
Most Likely To Start A Riot – The Pheasant Lounge
Pub Wars Winner – The 2nd Chance Saloon
