St. Patrick's Day Parade survives weather
| 24 Mar 2015 | 02:01
An old-style Lafayette fire truck rolls down the street during the Sussex County St. Patrick's Day parade.
Wearing green is one very tall and oversized leprechaun Mike Donahue of Stanhope. He was born in County Cork in Ireland.
The Morris County Police Pipes & Drums lead the procession, this yearþÄôs 12th Annual Sussex County St. Patrick's Day Parade.
A leprechaun marches in the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Newton.
The unit on the Rory OþÄôMoore Pipes & Drums.
The Newton Medical Center float passes down Moran Street at the 12th Annual Sussex County St. PatrickþÄôs Day Parade.
A Newton Fire Dept. truck rolls down the street during the St. Patrick's Day parade.
NEWTON — Despite accumulating snow the day before and occasional sleet as the Honor Guard and the Morris County Police Pipes & Drums led the procession, this year’s 12th Annual Sussex County St. Patrick's Day Parade went off on Saturday, March 21.
With a record-breaking 150-plus units joining the parade, the sidewalks of Spring Street and beyond were lined with green-outfitted spectators who continuously cheered as each group passed by. Even the street-cart vendors were so colorful as they peddled everything from green hats to little green dogs. All in all though, it was a reason for celebration for this year’s grand marshals, who are long-time Franklin residents Dennis and Mary Harrington.
— Photos by Chris Wyman