Alexandria celebrates St. Patrick’s Day

Alexandria Mayor Allison Silberberg watches the parade along with Grand Marshals Pat and Bernadette Troy. JOE CASHWELL | FOR THE CATHOLIC HERALD

The U.S. Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps walks down King Street in Alexandria during the parade March 18. JOE CASHWELL | FOR THE CATHOLIC HERALD

The Potomac Valley Samoyed Club walks in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. JOE CASHWELL | FOR THE CATHOLIC HERALD

Students from the O’Neill-James School of Irish Dancing perform in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. JOE CASHWELL | FOR THE CATHOLIC HERALD

Dancers from the Boyle School of Irish Dance perform during the Alexandria St. Patrick’s Day parade. JOE CASHWELL | FOR THE CATHOLIC HERALD

People dressed as Star Wars stormtroopers march in the City of Alexandria’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade. JOE CASH WELL | FOR THE CATHOLIC HERALD

St. Patrick makes his appearance. JOE CASHWELL | FOR THE CATHOLIC HERALD

A Star Wars character dressed in a kilt marches in the St. Patrick’s Day parade. JOE CASHWELL | FOR THE CATHOLIC HERALD

Members of the Colonial Newfoundland Rescue march in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. JOE CASHWELL | FOR THE CATHOLIC HERALD