After a week-long delay the St. Patrick’s Day Parade will take place Saturday at noon in St. Joseph.

The event was postponed from last weekend due to snow chances and cold temperatures.  With sunny skies now in the forecast the 31st annual parade will officially begin at noon at Noyes and Frederick and travel to Felix St. downtown.  Floats will be judged on four categories according to the St. Joseph Ancient Order of Hibernians.  Those categories include Irish theme, creativity, number of people participating and Irish music provided by the entry.

Shane McDonald with the Ancient Order of Hibernians said registration for participating in the parade is appreciated but not required. The entry fee is $50 and part of the proceeds will benefit various causes the Ancient Order of the Hibernians supports including Catholic education and the Second Harvest Food Bank.

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