Here comes the sun, and a lot of green flair
The Bentley Academy of Irish dance perform in the 31st annual West Suburban Irish St. Patrick’s Day parade Saturday in Naperville.
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Seven-year-old Tommy Karahalios of Libertyville, left, and his friend Tommy Michalek of Naperville, 5, reach for bubbles during the 31st annual West Suburban Irish St. Patrick’s Day parade Saturday in Naperville.
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Two Golden Retrievers wearing green scarves walk in the 31st annual West Suburban Irish St. Patrick’s Day parade Saturday in Naperville.
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Many people were adorned in green flair during the 31st annual West Suburban Irish St. Patrick’s Day parade Saturday in Naperville.
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Revelers snap photos as the Firefighters Highland Guard of Naperville passes during the 31st annual West Suburban Irish St. Patrick’s Day parade Saturday in Naperville.
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Children scurry into the street to gather candy and beads during the 31st annual West Suburban Irish St. Patrick’s Day parade Saturday in Naperville.
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The Firefighters Highland Guard of Naperville marches south along Main Street during the 31st annual West Suburban Irish St. Patrick’s Day parade Saturday in Naperville.
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Dressed head to toe in green, Rhys Vifquain of South Dakota, hands out candy during the 31st annual West Suburban Irish St. Patrick’s Day parade Saturday in Naperville.
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Bagpipes, Irish dancers, dogs adorned in green flair and politicians — who doesn’t love a St. Patrick’s Day parade on a warm, sunny March day.
Revelers dressed head to toe in green outfits lined the streets cheering and waving during the 31st annual West Suburban Irish St. Patrick’s Day parade Saturday in Naperville.
Festivities started at Naperville North High School and snaked through downtown to Naperville Central High School.
St. Patrick’s Day parades were aplenty across the suburbs Saturday including in East Dundee, Elmhurst and St. Charles.
Ben Illingworth, left, and his brother, Liam, of Glen Ellyn enjoy the Elmhurst St. Patrick’s Day Parade Saturday.
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Zach Stetler with Kelly Stetler Real Estate hands out candy during the Elmhurst St. Patrick’s Day Parade Saturday.
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Alexandra Blum of Downers Grove seeks candy during the Elmhurst St. Patrick's Day Parade Saturday.
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Mark Chmura and his daughter Ella of Elmhurst sweep up candy while attending the Elmhurst St. Patrick’s Day Parade Saturday.
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Elmhurst School of Rock vocalist Ava Mackay of Elmhurst sings “Gloria” while participating in the Elmhurst St. Patrick’s Day Parade Saturday.
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Bagpipers are among the entertainers of the Elmhurst St. Patrick’s Day Parade Saturday.
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Members of Trinity Irish Dancers entertain attendees of the Elmhurst St. Patrick’s Day Parade Saturday.
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Members of the Elmhurst Armpit Orchestra entertain attendees of the Elmhurst St. Patrick’s Day Parade Saturday.
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Elmhurst University cheerleaders participate in the Elmhurst St. Patrick’s Day Parade Saturday.
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Tobin Rucks of Elmhurst gives 99-year-old Jane Hartwart of Elmhurst candy during the Elmhurst St. Patrick’s Day Parade Saturday.
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