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PHOTOS: The St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Old Town

By James Cullum
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The weather was overcast and cool on Saturday — ideal for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

Longtime Alexandria business owner “Mango” Mike Anderson was the parade marshal, and there were notable appearances from a number of recognizable figures, including local politicians, Clan Bell (which always dresses as Star Wars characters) and G-Wiz, the mascot for the Washington Wizards.

The Ballyshaners (Old Towner’s in Gaelic) bring the St. Patrick’s Day Parade to Alexandria every year.

The next parade, Alexandria’s annual Scottish Christmas Walk Parade, is nine months away.

About the Author

  • Reporter James Cullum has spent nearly 20 years covering Northern Virginia. He began working with ALXnow in 2020, and has covered every story under the sun for the publication, from investigative stories to features and photo galleries. His work includes coverage of national and international situations, as well as from the White House, Capitol, Pentagon, Supreme Court and State Department. He's covered protests and riots throughout the U.S. (including the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol), in addition to earthquake-ridden Haiti, Western Sahara in North Africa and war-torn South Sudan. He has photographed presidents and other world leaders, celebrities and famous musicians, and excels under pressure.