THE St Patrick’s festivities in Manchester got underway over the weekend.
An annual parade took place, with all manner of Irish inspired events also on offer across the community.
Dignitaries, bands, community leaders and the Irish people of Manchester get ready for the paradeBands, floats, dancers and musicians all kept the large crowds entertained in the city on Sunday, March 12 for the Festival’s launch event.
Peter O'Connor of the Fianna Phadraig Pipe Band prepares ahead of the Manchester paradeMore than 100 events will take as the St Patrick’s Festival continues in the city.
It will run until March 19.
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Dancers from the Keegan Academy of Irish Dance
Ready for action at the Manchester St Patrick's Parade
Flying the flag for the Irish in Manchester
The parade took to the streets yesterday afternoon
Enjoying the view from a float in the parade
