Videos And Pics: Elmhurst St. Paddy's Parade

ELMHURST, IL – It wasn't as warm as last year, but the Elmhurst St. Patrick's Day Parade drew thousands Saturday nonetheless.

Bands, businesses and other groups took part in the annual procession. Candidates for alderman, school board and park board were also on hand.

Plenty of candy was thrown for kids. And Elmhurst police were on patrol. One officer said he put on his uniform once a year — for the parade.

Check Patch's photos and videos from the parade:

Elmhurst Mayor Scott Levin passes out candy to children Saturday during the Elmhurst St. Patrick's Day Parade. To the left is Alderwoman Jennifer Veremis. (David Giuliani/Patch)

The York High School band performs Saturday in the St. Patrick's Day parade. (David Giuliani/Patch)

Parade-goers got their share of traditional music Saturday. (David Giuliani/Patch)

The Elmhurst Baseball & Softball League took part Saturday in the Elmhurst St. Patrick's Day Parade. (David Giuliani/Patch)

Representatives of the weekly Elmhurst Independent newspaper were among the participants Saturday in the Elmhurst St. Patrick's Day Parade. (David Giuliani/Patch)

Some wondered at first why Mr. Clean got a cameo appearance Saturday in the Elmhurst St. Patrick's Day Parade. But then it was apparent he was representing a local cleaning service. (David Giuliani/Patch)