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St. Patrick’s Day parade in Montreal draws thousands for annual celebration

By Staff The Canadian Press

Posted March 17, 2024 3:22 pm

Updated March 18, 2024 8:49 am

1 min read

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Click to play video: 'St. Patrick’s Day parade in Montreal draws thousands for annual celebration' — WATCH ABOVE: St. Patrick’s Day festivities ramped up across Canada on Sunday, including the major annual parade in Montreal. As Dan Spector reports, seas of green filled the downtown streets as thousands of people turned out for the annual celebration, including mayor Plante and other local politicians. – Mar 17, 2024

St. Patrick’s Day festivities ramped up across Canada on Sunday, including the major annual parade in Montreal.

Seas of green filled downtown streets as thousands of people turned out for the annual celebration of Ireland’s patron saint and Irish culture.

Montreal mayor Valérie Plante was present alongside MP Marc miller, MNAs Ian Lafrenière, Greg Kelley and more.

Montreal Mayor Valerie Plante, right, waves to the crowd during the St. PatrickÕs Day parade in Montreal, Sunday, March 17, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes — Montreal Mayor Valerie Plante, right, waves to the crowd during the St. PatrickÕs Day parade in Montreal, Sunday, March 17, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes.

Members of the crowd look on during the St. Patrick’s Day parade in Montreal, Sunday, March 17, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes — Members of the crowd look on during the St. Patrick’s Day parade in Montreal, Sunday, March 17, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes.

A participant smiles during the St. Patrick’s Day parade in Montreal, Sunday, March 17, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes — A participant smiles during the St. Patrick’s Day parade in Montreal, Sunday, March 17, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes.

While the St. Patrick’s Day holiday falls on March 17th, major celebrations in many locales shifted to other days this year.

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A major parade also took place in downtown Toronto on Sunday.

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The United States’ largest St. Patrick’s Day parades, including one in New York City, took place on Saturday.

Members of the crowd cheer as they enjoy the St. Patrick’s Day parade in Montreal, Sunday, March 17, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes — Members of the crowd cheer as they enjoy the St. Patrick’s Day parade in Montreal, Sunday, March 17, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes.

Members of the crowd look on as they enjoy the St. PatrickÕs Day parade in Montreal, Sunday, March 17, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes — Members of the crowd look on as they enjoy the St. PatrickÕs Day parade in Montreal, Sunday, March 17, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes.

Bagpipers play during the St. Patrick’s Day parade in Montreal, Sunday, March 17, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes — Bagpipers play during the St. Patrick’s Day parade in Montreal, Sunday, March 17, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes.

The march through Manhattan dates to 1762 and is one of the world’s largest Irish heritage festivities.

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In Canada, meanwhile, residents of Newfoundland and Labrador will mark the occasion on Monday with a public holiday.

A participant dressed as a shamrock greets members of the crowd during the St. PatrickÕs Day parade in Montreal, Sunday, March 17, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes — A participant dressed as a shamrock greets members of the crowd during the St. PatrickÕs Day parade in Montreal, Sunday, March 17, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes.

An RCMP piped band entertains the crowd during the St. Patrick’s Day parade in Montreal, Sunday, March 17, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes — An RCMP piped band entertains the crowd during the St. Patrick’s Day parade in Montreal, Sunday, March 17, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes.

A person wears a collection of badges and pins on their jersey during the St. PatrickÕs Day parade in Montreal, Sunday, March 17, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes — A person wears a collection of badges and pins on their jersey during the St. PatrickÕs Day parade in Montreal, Sunday, March 17, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes.

–with files from Alessia Simona Maratta, Global News

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