MONTREAL – Montreal’s 191st annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade went off without a hitch this year.
Thousands braved the chilly temperatures to show their Irish pride, decked out in festive green.
The parade started at the corner of Ste-Catherine and Fort streets at noon and ended at Phillips Square at 4 p.m.
WATCH: Like every year the Global Montreal team was out in full gear
Organized by the United Irish Societies of Montreal as a way to highlight Irish people’s contribution to Montreal’s history, the parade will feature 18 floats, 16 marching bands, 130 groups and 2,500 people.
The City of Montreal will contribute $25,000 to the popular event, and City Hall will be lit up in green until March 17 for the occasion.
On Tuesday, organizers announced a partnership with Éduc’alcool to produce a St. Patrick’s Day survival guide that promotes responsible drinking.
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