Spokane's St. Patrick's Day Parade drew large, festive crowds

The St. Patrick's Day Parade in downtown Spokane featured a variety of floats, dancers, and bagpipe music, attracting a large crowd despite chilly weather. Attendees wore green and enjoyed candy and beads handed out by participants. Families, like the Stevens from Palouse, traveled to the event, viewing it as a spring tradition. Children collected candy, with some dressing up for the occasion, including an 8-year-old sporting a fake orange beard. A highlight of the parade was the Spokane Pug Group, which brought several pugs dressed in green. The pugs delighted the crowd, with many children eager to pet them as they walked through the streets.