Tens of thousands turned out for this year St.Patricks Day Parade in Armagh.
The weather was very favourable and the parade took place in brilliant Spring sunshine. This undoubtedly added the numbers who lined the route. As in previous years it turned out to be a very colourful spectacle with an increased number of floats and participants. Although the most visually impressive event the parade itself was only one event win a week long celebration of the patron saint. The council has to be commended for embracing the festival aspect of the day and promoting it as such.
