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Maya Zachira, Lawrence, was one of many in the annual St. Patricks Day Parade. The belly dancer had a snake wrapped around her shoulders.

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Kansas City Pipes and Drum members parade down Massachusetts Street on Wednesday during the St. Patrick's Day parade in Lawrence.

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Many children lined the sides of Massachusetts Street for the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade Wednesday in Lawrence.

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Thousands of people flocked to Massachusetts Street for the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade Wednesday in Lawrence.

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With smoke pouring from their float, the Automotive Tec Specalities float included a leprechaun smoking a pipe.

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Miss Kansas Angelea Busby waves to the St. Patrick's Day parade crowd on Wednesday in Lawrence.

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The Rev. Jim Shaughnessy, left, pastor of Corpus Christi Catholic Church, and the Rev. Charles Polifka, pastor of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, bless the St. Patrick's Day parade prior to the festivities on Wednesday in Lawrence.

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St. Patrick's Day revelers from Kasper's Bar and Grill parade down Massachusetts Street between 10th and 11th streets.

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Kindergartners from St. John's Catholic School line Massachusetts Street in anticipation of the St. Patrick's Day parade. The students wore green hats they made of construction paper on Wednesday at the parade.

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The Paddy wagon totes St. Patrick's Day parade goers down Massachusetts Street on Wednesday in Lawrence.