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PHOTOS | Throggs Neck goes green, celebrates 25th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade

By Paige Perez Posted on
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Robert Tucker, a six year old from Soundview, holds a small Irish flag and a green toy during the 25th annual Throggs Neck St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Celebration on March 12, 2023.
Photo Paige Perez
Parishioners light a candle following Mass at St. Benedict’s Catholic Church ahead of the 25th annual Throggs Neck St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Celebration on March 12, 2023. Photo Paige Perez
Jackie McQuade guides a child to pet Schuyler, her 9-year-old miniature horse that opened the parade for the first time. McQuade’s father, Jim, who passed away last year, founded the parade back in 1999. His family and community honored his holiday traditions including throwing gold coins into the crowd. Photo Paige Perez
A cart full of toys, flags and other items unique to St. Patrick’s Day up for sale along the streets of the parade. Photo Paige Perez
Guy Richardson (left) and Charles McDougal (right) line up to march with the American Legion Post 253. They have been color guards for the parade for more than 14 years. Photo Paige Perez
Craig Chambers prepares to play the bass drum in the Manhattan College Pipes and Drums Band. He is a senior studying mechanical engineering. The band includes alumni and current students and is also scheduled to perform in the New York City Saint Patrick’s Day Parade on March 17, 2023. Photo Paige Perez
The Marching Cobras of NY practice their routine during line up. They support many local St. Patrick’s Day Parades throughout the month, including Yonkers and White Plains. “We try to teach our kids the different cultures that we have in the city here, so the Irish culture is one of the prominent cultures that we love and enjoy,” the director of programs, Terrel J. Stowers, told the Bronx Times. Photo Paige Perez
The New York City Police Department Marching Band begins to play at the Throggs Neck St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Photo Paige Perez

 

The New York City Police Department Marching Band turns onto East Tremont Avenue to walk the parade route. Photo Paige Perez
A young onlooker holds an Irish flag as the Manhattan College Pipes and Drums Band passes by along the parade route. Photo Paige Perez
Color guards march in the parade and hear cheers from onlookers. Photo Paige Perez
Onlookers wave flags as the Manhattan College Pipes and Drums Band continues to march. Photo Paige Perez
The New York City Fire Department Pipes and Drum Band honors a local firehouse with a special ceremony. Photo Paige Perez
The New York City Fire Department Pipes and Drums Band plays for members of the FDNY Engine 89, Ladder 50 on Bruckner Boulevard. Photo Paige Perez
An NYPD officer marching in the parade stops to embrace an onlooker behind the barricade. Photo Paige Perez
The Elevator Constructors Union No. 1 of New York & New Jersey walk onto the giant shamrock painted on East Tremont Avenue. Photo Paige Perez
Young Irish Step Dancers perform in front of the crowd. Photo Paige Perez
Parade goers show off their nails painted green in honor of St. Patrick’s Day. Photo Paige Perez

Reach Paige Perez at paigeperez112@gmail.com. For more coverage, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram @bronxtimes

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Paige Perez

Paige Perez is a photojournalist for the Bronx Times.

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