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Don’t miss ALXnow’s photos of Alexandria’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade

By James Cullum
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It was a picturesque day in Old Town for Alexandria’s 42nd annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

Temperatures were crisp in the 60s, as King Street near City Hall was awash in orange, green and white.

Thousands cheered the Irish pride of approximately 80 participating groups.

Tom Mooney, the owner of Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub (713 King Street), was this year’s parade marshal. Mooney and his wife, Melinda, sat in the reviewing stand next to Mayor Alyia Gaskins and other elected officials.

The event is produced by the Ballyshaners, an organization dedicated to the promotion of Irish heritage in Alexandria.

By the way, St. Patrick’s Day is on Monday, March 17.

Enjoy the photos!

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.