Blowing snow and below freezing temperatures did not blanket the spirits of marchers and spectators at the 2013 Old Forge St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Friday, March 15.
In fact, the parade drew more marchers than usual as some organizations from neighboring communities joined in the fun.
New to the event were the Black River Drum Corps and Twirlers of Lowville and representatives from Herkimer County Community College, featuring the school’s mascot, The General.
Taking first place honors for best parade entry was, KISS me, I’m Irish, a take on the heavy metal rock group.
The group included Beth Tickner, Gisele Kress, Kate Russell, Kristie Lawrence, Kristin Helmer, Sharon Finkle-Kleps, Georgia Levi, Loretta Gaffney, and Maggie Lilley. 
