Knoxville’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade processed down Gay Street on Saturday, March 15, as a large clan of Irish fans turned out for the annual celebration that benefits Catholic Charities of East Tennessee.
Green attire was abundant, and even Bishop Mark Beckman (pictured right) donned a splash of emerald and watched a multitude of Irish-themed floats and displays parade down the center of town.
The skies threatened rain but instead cooperated in the fun that was enjoyed by hundreds of people of all ages.
Harrison Smith of the NFL’s Minnesota Vikings and a former Knoxville Catholic High School athlete was the parade’s grand marshal.
(Photos by Bill Brewer)
