Tom Mooney of Murphy’s Irish Pub served as Grand Marshal of the Saint Patrick’s Day Parade.
Irish eyes were smiling as Alexandria played host to the city’s 42nd annual Saint Patrick’s Day parade March 1 through the streets of Old Town.
Founded and sponsored by the Ballyshaners, the parade is traditionally held on the first Saturday in March making it the first Saint Patrick’s Day parade in the DC area.
Tom Mooney of Murphy’s Irish Pub served as Grand Marshal of the parade, which featured Alexandria’s Pipes and Drums, Irish dance schools, community groups and other organizations.
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The City of Alexandria Pipes and Drums leads the 42nd annual Saint Patrick’s Day Parade March 1 through the streets of Old Town.
The City of Alexandria honor guard in the Saint Patrick’s Day parade.
Sheriff Sean Casey mingles with the crowd March 1 during the Saint Patrick’s Day parade.
Reenactors take to the streets during the Saint Patrick’s Day parade.
Mike Sloper, left, was honored by the Ballyshaners for his many years of volunteer service to the parade.