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RONAN — Michael McCrae, 4, spun anxiously as rain drops pittered around him on First Avenue in Ronan. Souls decked out in green-clad glasses, hair, sunglasses, dresses, hats, and clown gear were making their way behind St. Luke Community Hospital for lineup in one of Ronan’s long-standing traditions: the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. 

McCrae was feeling a little bit under the weather, but was excited to see his grandfather march with the honor guard and grab some candy. 

“I can’t eat much,” he said. “I’m too little.” 

Candy and shenanigans abounded, as leaping leprechauns Landar Fangsrud and Denis St. Germaine led the procession that included green painted eyeglasses, face paint, a mischievous clown, and plenty of umbrella and rain-coat wearing spectators. 

The results of the parade are as follows: 

Best float-Ronan Library District

Best Kids- Girl Scout Troop 3422

Most Irish-Animal & owner Kendra Schiele & the little boy on the black pony

Best Walkers-Denis St. Germaine the 2nd Chance Leprechaun & the Dancing 4H Landar Fangsrud

Best 1st Timer-Denis St. Germaine

Most Green Attire-Denis St. Germaine & Mardene Skogen

Best/Most Irish Spirit 2nd Chance w/ Leprechauns Bob & Denis

Most likely to cause a Riot-Johna Morrison AKA Betty (diner)

Most Shamrocks-Girl Scout Troop 3422

Most Likely to spend the night in Jail-Mission Valley Honor Guard ring leader Pam Wilson

Greenest classic car-Clancy Williams

Overall Golden Cup Winner-2nd Chance w/ Leprechauns Bob Starkel & Denis St. Germaine 

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