2005 St. Patrick's Day
Celebration A snowy, cold, and blustery day
greeted the Irish Parade watchers, on Mar. 12, for the annual St. Patrick's
Day Parade in Hancock.
Click picture to enlarge. Leading off, the Alfred Post
186, American Legion, Color Guard.
Click picture to enlarge. Some of the hardy participants
march in the 14 degree weather, with chill temperatures at -8 deg.
Click picture to enlarge. And more Irish supporters.
Click picture to enlarge. This fellow really likes the
wearing of the green.
Click picture to enlarge. A youthful onlooker gets some
candy, from an Irish Leprechaun.
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Click picture to enlarge. The Jeffers High School Band.
Click picture to enlarge. The cold weather doesn't deter
this group of young ladies.
Click picture to enlarge. The MTU Pep Band, fewer in
numbers because of Spring break.
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Click picture to enlarge. MI State Representative Rich
Brown ( c ); to his left City Mgr. Glenn Anderson, and back right
Robert Norden and the St. Pat's Day Band.
Click picture to enlarge. The St. Pat's Day Band play for
revelers at O'Ginos Restaurant.
Click picture to enlarge. The Irish faithful gather for a
traditional corned beef & cabbage meal, and for an hour of
festivities.