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Hoosick Falls Celebrates St. Patricks Day With Parade And Events

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by Bea Peterson

The weather in Hoosick Falls on Saturday was not the worst it has ever been, nor the best is has ever been, for the Annual St. Patrick’s Day parade. The sky was overcast with just a drizzle coming down. The temperature was chilly, but not cold. The spirit was there, however, even if half the Town was headed to the HFCS girls and boys basketball games. The parade was made up of cheerful floats and great bands.

[private]People driving through Hoosick Falls an hour after the parade would think it was just another sleepy Saturday in the Village. However, inside every venue, the HAYC3 Armory, the Polish Hall, the Eagles Club, the Sandbar, Brown’s Brewery and Man of Kent, crowds of people were enjoying music and food and drink and enjoying the day, right into late evening. The Albany Trolley was on hand to take folks from place to place and taxi service was provided to get revelers home safely. It was a fun day!

The Fifes and Drums of Olde Saratoga stepped out smartly on Saturday, in spite of the weather. The group is a staple of Hoosick Falls parades. (Bea Peterson photo)
The Fifes and Drums of Olde Saratoga stepped out smartly on Saturday, in spite of the weather. The group is a staple of Hoosick Falls parades. (Bea Peterson photo)
Looking very Irish, youngsters from the LeBarron and Parent families rode on a float in the Hoosick Falls St. Patrick’s Day parade last Saturday. (Bea Peterson photo)
Looking very Irish, youngsters from the LeBarron and Parent families rode on a float in the Hoosick Falls St. Patrick’s Day parade last Saturday. (Bea Peterson photo)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The crowd on the FP Inc float were decked out in green - Hawaiian style for the Hoosick Falls St. Patrick’s Day parade last Saturday. (Bea Peterson photo)
The crowd on the FP Inc float were decked out in green – Hawaiian style for the Hoosick Falls St. Patrick’s Day parade last Saturday. (Bea Peterson photo)
US Congressman Chris Gibson (right) posed with members of the Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Department before the start of the Hoosick Falls St. Patrick’s Day parade last Saturday. Rensselaer County Undersheriff Pat Russo (left) marched with the honor guard. Sheriff Mahar is retiring and Russo, along with Hoosick Falls Police Chief Robert Ashe are candidates for the job. (Bea Peterson photo)
US Congressman Chris Gibson (right) posed with members of the Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Department before the start of the Hoosick Falls St. Patrick’s Day parade last Saturday. Rensselaer County Undersheriff Pat Russo (left) marched with the honor guard. Sheriff Mahar is retiring and Russo, along with Hoosick Falls Police Chief Robert Ashe are candidates for the job. (Bea Peterson photo)
Shih tzu Mia and Yorkie mix Winston dressed in green, didn’t, miss a trick at the Hoosick Falls St. Patrick’s Day parade. (Bea Peterson photo)
Shih tzu Mia and Yorkie mix Winston dressed in green, didn’t, miss a trick at the Hoosick Falls St. Patrick’s Day parade. (Bea Peterson photo)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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