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Video And Pics: Elmhurst St. Paddy's Parade
Thousands show up to watch the annual parade, with temperatures in the mid-40s.
ELMHURST, IL – Thousands watched Elmhurst's St. Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday. It featured marching bands, politicians, local teams and plenty of companies.
Children armed with bags collected candy thrown their way. The weather hovered in the mid-40s, but sunny weather blunted the cold temperatures.
Representatives of Elmhurst's Goldfish Swim School distribute literature. Children with their hands and bags out may believe the representatives have candy. (David Giuliani/Patch)
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The Team Elmhurst Soccer Club, or TESC, features a large inflatable soccer ball as part of its parade entry. (David Giuliani/Patch)
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Elmhurst Bears Football team members take part in the St. Patrick's Day Parade. (David Giuliani/Patch)
Dozens of Elmhurst University students walk the parade route. (David Giuliani/Patch)
Chris Jensen, a Ward 3 Elmhurst alderman, works the crowd at the parade. (David Giuliani/Patch)
A firefighter and a young girl wave from an Elmhurst fire truck. (David Giuliani/Patch)
York High School's marching band is near the front of the parade. (David Giuliani/Patch)
Among the local teams participating in the parade are the Elmhurst Eagles. (David Giuliani/Patch)
DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick (left) takes part in the parade. (David Giuliani/Patch)
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