St. Patrick's Day Parade to roll through downtown Raleigh Saturday

Raleigh's annual St. Patrick's Day Parade will roll through downtown Raleigh for the 36th time starting at 10 a.m., Saturday.

The parade, which started way back in 1983 with about a dozen "enthusiastic Irish-Americans," according to the website, now features an array of local businesses, community organizations, Irish dancers, emergency vehicles, marching bands and more.

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It starts at Lane and Salisbury streets, and, after the State Capitol, turns onto Fayetteville Street and finally ends at the Raleigh Convention Center.

Also Saturday, the day includes the Wearin' 'O the Green Festival on City Plaza at the south end of Fayetteville Street. You'll find live music, dancing and, for the kids, a Leprechaun Lane with a bounce house and kiddie rides.