St. Paddy’s parade draws impressive turnout

This year’s Mahoning Valley St. Patrick’s Day Parade was even bigger than its organizers had expected, in spite of steady rain and chilly temperatures.

Planners were looking for up to 160 entrants to walk, ride, wave, march or otherwise participate in the parade, which was in its 32nd year.

“When the weather turned good several days ago, people started calling and wanting in,” said Joyce Kale-Pesta, parade president. But when today’s weather ended up being cold and rainy, she feared that some of those who’d signed up would end up bowing out.

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