Bring on the green: Ronan celebrates St. Patrick's Day
A leprechaun perched on a firetruck brought up the rear of Ronan's parade. (Kristi Niemeyer/Leader)
O'Leary's Old Ladies claimed the Best Overall title in Ronan's St. Patrick's Day Parade. (Kristi Niemeyer/Leader)
These cute kids were wearing the green and enjoying their ride in the St. Patrick's Day parade. (Kristi Niemeyer/Leader)
The Templer family's green horse took the award for Best Irish Animal at Ronan's St. Patrick's Day Parade. (Kristi Niemeyer/Lake County Leader)
Around 30 entries, including a host of green-themed floats, fire trucks, goats, motorcycles, a leprechaun perched on a firetruck, and the ever-present green horse, traveled down Main Street in Ronan last Friday for the community’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
This year's parade winners are:
Most Irish: 2nd Chance Saloon
Best Irish Animal: Templer Green Horse Green Horse Team: Pete White Family
Biggest Shamrocks: Mission Mountain Enterprises
Greenest Float: Valley Club
Best Kids: Lily the Irish Fairy Pub Wars: Bird/Pheasant
Best Overall: O'Leary's Old Ladies
The large and festive parade celebration of Ireland’s patron saint is organized by TRIC (The Ronan Irish Community), which expressed appreciation “to all the entries, judges, security, supporters and spectators who joined us for this fun event.”
