"I've been coming here for 26 years, this is definitely one of the warmest on record. The theme of our parade this year is Happy Birthday America, because you are great. America is great, not perfect but we are great, we're here to celebrate it."
"Happy St. Patrick's Day, 175 times we've done this parade in San Francisco, the Irish community is critically important to our city, they built it, and they're going to help us build the future."
"Every year, green and white, taking the ferry from Alameda, come here hands free, no driving, candy, souvenirs, it's perfect. I love the bagpipes, I love the horses, I love Ireland, this is awesome."
San Francisco held its 175th St. Patrick's Day parade on Market Street with thousands participating and attending under warm, sunny weather conditions. The event featured traditional elements including bagpipes and horses, drawing visitors from across the region who made it an annual tradition. Mayor Daniel Lurie and SFPD Chief Derrick Lew participated in the festivities, emphasizing the Irish community's historical importance to San Francisco's development. The parade's theme, "Happy Birthday America," celebrated both the parade's longevity and the nation's 250th anniversary. Attendees traveled from surrounding areas like Alameda and Chicago to experience the celebration, with many noting it as one of the warmest St. Patrick's Day parades on record.
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