Katie Larson, 12, of Palatine, leaps in the air while marching with co-members of the Palatine Dance Company in the St. Patrick's parade on Saturday in Palatine.
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Palatine painted town green on Saturday with the community's fifth annual St. Patrick's Day celebration, including a parade, Irish Market and festivities in various businesses throughout the town.
The parade had 50 entries, led by Grand Marshals Lucky McClover and Katie M'Lady (Jason Foltyn and Maureen Edgar). Irish music was provided by the Midlothian Scottish Bag Pipe Band. The Trinity Irish Dancers, the Lucky Little Leprechauns of Dorset Avenue and The Palatine Paddy Wagons added to the entertainment.
Marchers with shopping carts collected food, clothing and disposable paper products for Journeys the Road Home, an organization serving the homeless and near-homeless in the North and Northwest suburbs.
The Irish Market featured 14 vendors selling treats, jewelry, Irish trinkets and more. It also featured musical and dance entertainment.
Images: St. Patrick's Day celebrations
Dave Wilson of Palatine dons an orange beard while carrying a "Morrison Republican for State Representative" sign while marching with state Rep. Tom Morrison's group in the St. Patrick's parade on Saturday in Palatine.
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St. Patrick's parade grand marshals Maureen Edgar and Jason Foltyn both of Palatine march in the Palatine parade on Saturday.
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Trinity Academy of Irish Dance dancers, including Kate Kohut, 14, of Arlington Heights, far right, dance while marching in the St. Patrick's parade on Saturday in Palatine.
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Girls in Daisy Troop 41376 were among the most colorful groups marching in the St. Patrick's parade on Saturday in Palatine.
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A large crowd, four to five deep in some spots, watches the St. Patrick's parade on Saturday in Palatine.
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