The Irish flag
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is a welcome sight on this day Saint Patrick's Day Parade   •  (2008) Market and First Streets, San Francisco, California   •  © 2008 Bryan Costales

Bushmills Irish Pipers
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make ready to march Saint Patrick's Day Parade   •  (2008) Market and First Streets, San Francisco, California   •  © 2008 Terry Costales

Cal Fire bagpipe players pose for a photo
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Mayor Newsom's car awaits the Mayor's arrival
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A forest of flags stand by to be carried
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The parade makes ready on First Street
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A drummer with a strong swing
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Two players enjoy a quick chat
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A banner is made ready for the parade
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A well dressed child is lead to the parade
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A small dog all done up for the event
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TV 20 was there in their green truck
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Saint Patrick's Day Parade   •  (2008) Market and First Streets, San Francisco, California   •  © 2008 Bryan Costales

The Brosnan School of Irish Dance
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Saint Patrick's Day Parade   •  (2008) Market and First Streets, San Francisco, California   •  © 2008 Bryan Costales

A quick salute in rehearsal
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Young girls wait for the parade to start
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Religious mother nags royal father
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Good weather for dancing in the streets
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Saint Patrick's Day Parade   •  (2008) Market and First Streets, San Francisco, California   •  © 2008 Terry Costales

Mother ties shoes helping kids to get ready
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About to play a flute wearing a funny hat
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Saint Patrick's Day Parade   •  (2008) Market and First Streets, San Francisco, California   •  © 2008 Terry Costales

Shamrocks on face of the Saxophone player
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Some on the sidewalk hit the grog
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Cheer leader
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about to be tossed Saint Patrick's Day Parade   •  (2008) Market and First Streets, San Francisco, California   •  © 2008 Terry Costales

Cheer leader
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flips high in the air Saint Patrick's Day Parade   •  (2008) Market and First Streets, San Francisco, California   •  © 2008 Bryan Costales

Two kids huddle to watch the crowds
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Few things can match a red suit and a beer
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Ah, to listen to fine Irish music
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Peering over an oft repainted board
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Festively bedecked atop a double decker bus
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A leprechaun found hiding among yellow flowers
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For some, the perfect banner
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Wacko and yellow they played
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Nothing is so much fun as two tubas
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The ILWU
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Drill Team's shirt Saint Patrick's Day Parade   •  (2008) Market and First Streets, San Francisco, California   •  © 2008 Terry Costales

And the parade disappears down Market Street
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