McCartyville goes all out Irish

By
LUKE GRONNEBERG
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2019 McCartyville St. Patrick’s Day Queen Erin Inman, of McCartyville, reacts as parade watchers throw candy at her during the annual McCartyville St. Patrick’s Day Parade Saturday, March 16.

Rev. Stephen Mondiek walks in the McCartyville St. Patrick’s Day Parade dressed as St. Patrick Saturday, March 16.

Wrapped against the cold while waiting for the McCartyville St. Patrick’s Day Parade to start are siblings, left to right, Ava Brunson, 4, William Brunson, 1, and Sophia Brunson, 7, children of Kelli and Mark Brunson. The parade was held Saturday, March 16.

Kids throw candy from a Van Buren Township fire truck during the McCartyville St. Patrick’s Day Parade Saturday, March 16.

A tractor sold in McCartyville in 1954 takes part in the McCartyville St. Patrick’s Day Parade Saturday, March 16.

Raelyn Jones, 2, of Anna, daughter of Curt and Shelly Jones, found it difficult to pick up thrown candy at the McCartyville St. Patrick’s Day Parade due to her large gloves. Raelyn eventually removed her gloves long enough to pick up the candy in McCartyville Saturday, March 16.

Horses and their riders take part in the McCartyville St. Patrick’s Day Parade Saturday, March 16.

The McCartyville St. Patrick’s Day Parade Grand Marshals rode in a small church Saturday, March 16.

2019 McCartyville St. Patrick’s Day Queen Erin Inman, of McCartyville, reacts as parade watchers throw candy at her during the annual McCartyville St. Patrick’s Day Parade Saturday, March 16.
https://www.sidneydailynews.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/47/2019/03/web1_DSC_5837-3.jpg2019 McCartyville St. Patrick’s Day Queen Erin Inman, of McCartyville, reacts as parade watchers throw candy at her during the annual McCartyville St. Patrick’s Day Parade Saturday, March 16. Luke Gronneberg | Sidney Daily News

Rev. Stephen Mondiek walks in the McCartyville St. Patrick’s Day Parade dressed as St. Patrick Saturday, March 16.
https://www.sidneydailynews.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/47/2019/03/web1_DSC_5809-1-1-3.jpgRev. Stephen Mondiek walks in the McCartyville St. Patrick’s Day Parade dressed as St. Patrick Saturday, March 16. Luke Gronneberg | Sidney Daily News

Wrapped against the cold while waiting for the McCartyville St. Patrick’s Day Parade to start are siblings, left to right, Ava Brunson, 4, William Brunson, 1, and Sophia Brunson, 7, children of Kelli and Mark Brunson. The parade was held Saturday, March 16.
https://www.sidneydailynews.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/47/2019/03/web1_DSC_5776-2.jpgWrapped against the cold while waiting for the McCartyville St. Patrick’s Day Parade to start are siblings, left to right, Ava Brunson, 4, William Brunson, 1, and Sophia Brunson, 7, children of Kelli and Mark Brunson. The parade was held Saturday, March 16. Luke Gronneberg | Sidney Daily News

Kids throw candy from a Van Buren Township fire truck during the McCartyville St. Patrick’s Day Parade Saturday, March 16.
https://www.sidneydailynews.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/47/2019/03/web1_DSC_5904-2.jpgKids throw candy from a Van Buren Township fire truck during the McCartyville St. Patrick’s Day Parade Saturday, March 16. Luke Gronneberg | Sidney Daily News

A tractor sold in McCartyville in 1954 takes part in the McCartyville St. Patrick’s Day Parade Saturday, March 16.
https://www.sidneydailynews.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/47/2019/03/web1_DSC_5927-2.jpgA tractor sold in McCartyville in 1954 takes part in the McCartyville St. Patrick’s Day Parade Saturday, March 16. Luke Gronneberg | Sidney Daily News

https://www.sidneydailynews.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/47/2019/03/web1_DSC_6024-2.jpgLuke Gronneberg | Sidney Daily News

Raelyn Jones, 2, of Anna, daughter of Curt and Shelly Jones, found it difficult to pick up thrown candy at the McCartyville St. Patrick’s Day Parade due to her large gloves. Raelyn eventually removed her gloves long enough to pick up the candy in McCartyville Saturday, March 16.
https://www.sidneydailynews.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/47/2019/03/web1_DSC_6041-2.jpgRaelyn Jones, 2, of Anna, daughter of Curt and Shelly Jones, found it difficult to pick up thrown candy at the McCartyville St. Patrick’s Day Parade due to her large gloves. Raelyn eventually removed her gloves long enough to pick up the candy in McCartyville Saturday, March 16. Luke Gronneberg | Sidney Daily News

People toss candy from a float during the McCartyville St. Patrick’s Day Parade Saturday, March 16.
https://www.sidneydailynews.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/47/2019/03/web1_DSC_6070-2.jpgPeople toss candy from a float during the McCartyville St. Patrick’s Day Parade Saturday, March 16.Luke Gronneberg | Sidney Daily News

A monkey waves from a float in the McCartyville St. Patrick’s Day Parade Saturday, March 16.
https://www.sidneydailynews.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/47/2019/03/web1_DSC_6094-2.jpgA monkey waves from a float in the McCartyville St. Patrick’s Day Parade Saturday, March 16.Luke Gronneberg | Sidney Daily News

Horses and their riders take part in the McCartyville St. Patrick’s Day Parade Saturday, March 16.
https://www.sidneydailynews.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/47/2019/03/web1_DSC_6099-2.jpgHorses and their riders take part in the McCartyville St. Patrick’s Day Parade Saturday, March 16. Luke Gronneberg | Sidney Daily News

People toss candy during the McCartyville St. Patrick’s Day Parade Saturday, March 16.
https://www.sidneydailynews.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/47/2019/03/web1_DSC_6100-2.jpgPeople toss candy during the McCartyville St. Patrick’s Day Parade Saturday, March 16.Luke Gronneberg | Sidney Daily News

The McCartyville St. Patrick’s Day Parade Grand Marshals rode in a small church Saturday, March 16.
https://www.sidneydailynews.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/47/2019/03/web1_DSC_5891.jpgThe McCartyville St. Patrick’s Day Parade Grand Marshals rode in a small church Saturday, March 16. Luke Gronneberg | Sidney Daily News

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