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Barry Washboard Barnes, right, plays on the Lawrence Busker Festival float during the annual Lawrence St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Monday, March 17, 2025.

The City of Lawrence held its annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Monday.

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Lawrence Arts Center dancers perform during the annual Lawrence St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Monday, March 17, 2025.

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A group of children reach for thrown candy during the annual Lawrence St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Monday, March 17, 2025.

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Wearing a green T-shirt, this small dog participates in the annual Lawrence St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Monday, March 17, 2025.

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The Lawrence Pride float passes crowds on Massachusetts Street during the annual Lawrence St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Monday, March 17, 2025.

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A young girl watches floats pass by during the annual Lawrence St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Monday, March 17, 2025.

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A large green puppet is put into motion by the Lawrence Arts Center during the annual Lawrence St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Monday, March 17, 2025.

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A smartly dressed dog hustles to keep up on Massachusetts Street during the annual Lawrence St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Monday, March 17, 2025.

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Haskell Indian Nations University student Clifford Braveboy, 2024 Miss Haskell, rides in the annual Lawrence St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Monday, March 17, 2025.

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Members of the Lawrence Regional Antique Club of America drive their cars in the annual Lawrence St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Monday, March 17, 2025.

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Keri Rodriquez, the 2025 St. Patrick’s Day Queen, rides in the annual Lawrence St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Monday, March 17, 2025.

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A colorful and lucky hat full of three-leaf clovers is worn by a parade watcher at the annual Lawrence St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Monday, March 17, 2025.

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A colorful young parade watcher waits for the start of the annual Lawrence St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Monday, March 17, 2025.

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Participants with the Loving Paws Animal Therapy Association participate in the annual Lawrence St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Monday, March 17, 2025.

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Lori Begert, 7, Gardner, celebrates in a complete outfit of green during the annual Lawrence St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Monday, March 17, 2025.

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Runners Adam Moore, Wichita, left and Noah Stevenson, Mission, compete in the Ad Astra Running Irish Mile before the annual Lawrence St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Monday, March 17, 2025. Stevenson edged out Moore to win the race

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Runners participate in the Ad Astra Running Irish Mile before the annual Lawrence St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Monday, March 17, 2025.

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Runners participate in the Ad Astra Running Irish Mile before the annual Lawrence St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Monday, March 17, 2025.

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Participants representing the Ecumenical Christian Ministries march during the annual Lawrence St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Monday, March 17, 2025.

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Sandbar float participants dance, sing and wave to the crowds from their Chiefs Kingdom float during the annual Lawrence St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Monday, March 17, 2025.

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School children from St. John the Evangelist Catholic Parish ride a float during the annual Lawrence St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Monday, March 17, 2025.