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2011 Boston St. Patrick's Day Parade

By Francis E. Cambronero

On Broadway - Hundreds of people line the sides of Broadway Street on Sunday, March 20, 2011. The annual march takes place in the historically Irish neighborhood of South Boston. By Francis E. Cambronero

Green Spirit - Parade onlookers crowd the sidewalks near the start of the St. Patrick's Day parade. Decked in countless varieties of green memorabilia, this year's crowd did not fail to live up to the Irish spirit. By Francis E. Cambronero

Crowd Control - Boston Police help to contain the continuous flow of people coming off the T station. The Broadway stop on the subway's red line marks the beginning of this year's parade which started at 1:00pm. By Francis E. Cambronero

Bagpipes Section - The Boston Police Department's bagpipe band play a tribute to St. Patrick's Day. This organization, known as 'Gaelic Column of Pipes and Drums,' specializes in the traditional music of the Gaelic culture. By Francis E. Cambronero

The Big Man - St. Patrick himself makes an appearance at the 2011 parade. On one of the more colorful parade floats of the day, the saint receives a warm welcome from the crowds. By Francis E. Cambronero

Parade Salutations - City officials greet the crowds present at the 2011 St. Patrick's Day Parade in Boston. Many other government representatives made an appearance at this year's parade, including ones from the Boston Fire Department and the United States Navy. By Francis E. Cambronero

Free St. Patty's Candies - A festive parade participant hands out bunches of free candy and beads to onlookers. People on the front line of this year's parade received a variety of free goods including flags, coupons, and chocolates. By Francis E. Cambronero

This year's St. Patrick's Day Parade took place on Sunday, March 20, 2011 in South Boston. A variety of acts were featured, including traditional music ensembles, government department marches, and various cultural group exhibitions.

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