Thousands gathered to share St. Patrick’s Day festivities in Central Illinois

PEORIA (25News Now) – 1000’s of individuals celebrated St Patrick’s day on the parade in downtown Peoria Friday morning regardless of sub-freezing temperatures.

It was not simply folks from Peoria lining the parade route. Cliff Redecker stated he flew from California to have a good time with household.

“I simply wished to see the chilly coming from California,” stated Redecker. “My sister has a embellished jeep within the parade, and I wished to take her image. She constructed an enormous hat on prime of her jeep, however with the ability to see the neighborhood on stage and Irish dancing is fairly cool.”

Parade committee chairman KC Murphy stated 165 floats made their manner by downtown, together with some loopy entries.

25News spoke with one household that stated the day has a particular that means.

“We’re catholic, so we love St. Patrick,” stated parade attendee Jenny Witt. “We love seeing the bishop and the attractive saints portrayed from Eire. It’s simply unbelievable. We’re right here celebrating with a lot of our buddies.”

Extra festivities occurred at W.E. Sullivan’s Irish Pub and Fare. Bar house owners held the block occasion in Peoria Heights.

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