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See marching bands, floats, antique cars, Irish dancers, costumed characters and plenty more when the ninth annual Cape Cod St. Patricks Parade steps off at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 8.
The parade will begin at Bass River Sports World at the intersection of Long Pond Drive and Route 28 in South Yarmouth and follow Route 28 west over the Parkers River Bridge. The two-mile route will end at the Town N Country Motor Lodge, 452 Route 28, West Yarmouth.
Among the bands slated to march are the Dennis Yarmouth High School Marching Band, Boston Gaelic Firefight Pipes, Highland Light Pipes, Irish American Police Pipe Band, The Brian Boru Pipe Band, The Colum Cille Pipes & Drums, Boston Windjammers, Boston Police Gaelic Colum of Pipes & Drums, Holyoke High School Marching Band, Kevin Barry Pipes & Drums, and Ancient Mariners Fife & Drum.
In keeping with tradition, the Colleen Queen and her court will be coronated and ride in a special float. The four winners will also receive college scholarships from the Cape Cod St. Patricks Parade committee.
Celebrity angler and TV host Charlie Moore, also known as the Mad Fisherman , will serve as Grand Marshal.
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