Crowds lined Massachusetts Street for the 30th annual Lawrence St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Friday, March 17, 2017.

photo by: Mike Yoder

The undefeated South Middle School basketball team plays hoops off the back of their float during the 30th annual Lawrence St. Patrick’s Day Parade through downtown Lawrence Friday afternoon, March 17, 2017.

photo by: Mike Yoder

A father and daughter ride in the 30th annual Lawrence St. Patrick’s Day Parade through downtown Lawrence Friday afternoon, March 17, 2017.

photo by: Mike Yoder

Lachlan Callahan, 6 months, watches the 30th annual Lawrence St. Patrick’s Day Parade through downtown Lawrence Friday afternoon, March 17, 2017.

photo by: Mike Yoder

Children reach out for candy from parade participants during the 30th annual Lawrence St. Patrick’s Day Parade through downtown Lawrence Friday afternoon, March 17, 2017.

photo by: Mike Yoder

London Dither, 5, Lawrence, wears leprechaun face paint during the 30th annual Lawrence St. Patrick’s Day Parade through downtown Lawrence Friday afternoon, March 17, 2017.

photo by: Mike Yoder

Mike Ostrekko, Lawrence, competes in the Ad Astra Irish Mile race through downtown on Friday afternoon, March 17, 2017.

photo by: Mike Yoder

The Sandbar’s Super Heroes float brings up the rear of the 30th annual Lawrence St. Patrick’s Day Parade through downtown Lawrence Friday afternoon, March 17, 2017.

photo by: Mike Yoder

Spiderman, traveling with the Sandbar's float, hands out candy to a child at the 30th annual Lawrence St. Patrick’s Day Parade through downtown Lawrence Friday afternoon, March 17, 2017.