Despite snow and rain on Saturday, parade organizers said the 51st annual Greater Hartford St. Patrick's Day Parade went on as planned.
The parade stepped off at 11:15 a.m. from the State Capitol building in Hartford. More than 6,000 people were expected to march in the parade including Irish dancers, pipe bands, marching bands, stilt walkers and many more.
"It's really about a celebration of our culture and our community," said Eileen Moore, parade chair. "We had two years with nothing because of COVID. Last year was kind of a regrouping year so I think everyone is raring to go and get outside."
Crews from the City of Hartford's Department of Public Works began working at 11 p.m. on Friday, salting the roads.
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While the snow is a complication, the city did not anticipate any weather-related parade delays.
“We can handle a little bit of snow. It is not going to stop us," Moore said.
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