SOUTH JERSEY

Gloucester City holds its first St. Patrick's Day parade

Trish Powell, of Haddon Heights,  laughs with friends on King Street in Gloucester City, N.J. on Sunday, March 6, 2016. Powell grew up in Gloucester City and returned to celebrate its first St. Patrick's Parade.
Trish Powell, of Haddon Heights, laughs with friends on King Street in Gloucester City, N.J. on Sunday, March 6, 2016. Powell grew up in Gloucester City and returned to celebrate its first St. Patrick's Parade.
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Monsignor William Hodge, left, and Bishop Dennis J. Sullivan of the Diocese of Camden, wave to spectators as they head up Monmouth Street in Gloucester City's first St. Patrick's Parade on Sunday, March 6, 2016.
Monsignor William Hodge, left, and Bishop Dennis J. Sullivan of the Diocese of Camden, wave to spectators as they head up Monmouth Street in Gloucester City's first St. Patrick's Parade on Sunday, March 6, 2016.
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The Fourth Degree Color Guard, made up of Knights of Columbus members from throughout the Diocese of Camden, pass the Gloucester City Municipal Courthouse as they head up Monmouth Street in Gloucester City's first St. Patrick's Parade on Sunday, March 6, 2016.
The Fourth Degree Color Guard, made up of Knights of Columbus members from throughout the Diocese of Camden, pass the Gloucester City Municipal Courthouse as they head up Monmouth Street in Gloucester City's first St. Patrick's Parade on Sunday, March 6, 2016.
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Two women carry Irish and American flags as they head up Monmouth Street in Gloucester City's first St. Patrick's Parade on Sunday, March 6, 2016.
Two women carry Irish and American flags as they head up Monmouth Street in Gloucester City's first St. Patrick's Parade on Sunday, March 6, 2016.
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Terry Montenigro, of Gloucester City, smiles at a passing parade vehicle on Monmouth Street in Gloucester City, N.J. on Sunday, March 6, 2016, as the city celebrates its first St. Patrick's Day Parade.
Terry Montenigro, of Gloucester City, smiles at a passing parade vehicle on Monmouth Street in Gloucester City, N.J. on Sunday, March 6, 2016, as the city celebrates its first St. Patrick's Day Parade.
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Bagpipers with the Msgr. Crean Division I of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, from Trenton, march up Monmouth Street in Gloucester City's first St. Patrick's Day Parade on Sunday, March 6, 2016.
Bagpipers with the Msgr. Crean Division I of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, from Trenton, march up Monmouth Street in Gloucester City's first St. Patrick's Day Parade on Sunday, March 6, 2016.
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Nichole Jones, of Deptford, sits with her daughter, Zoey Taylor, 5, on Monmouth Street in Gloucester City, N.J. on Sunday, March 6, 2016. The two came to watch Taylor's father, who played with a drum and pipe band in the city's first St. Patrick's Day parade.
Nichole Jones, of Deptford, sits with her daughter, Zoey Taylor, 5, on Monmouth Street in Gloucester City, N.J. on Sunday, March 6, 2016. The two came to watch Taylor's father, who played with a drum and pipe band in the city's first St. Patrick's Day parade.
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Robert Young, of Brooklawn, smiles for the camera while marching up Monmouth Street in Gloucester City's first St. Patrick's Parade on Sunday, March 6, 2016. Young marched with the Second Street Stompers, a Mummers comic group made up of members from both Brooklawn and Gloucester City.
Robert Young, of Brooklawn, smiles for the camera while marching up Monmouth Street in Gloucester City's first St. Patrick's Parade on Sunday, March 6, 2016. Young marched with the Second Street Stompers, a Mummers comic group made up of members from both Brooklawn and Gloucester City.
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(From left) William Beerman, 1, of Magnolia, Nicole Beerman, of Magnolia, Antonia Colucci, 3, of Glendora, and Kathy Cleary-Underwood, of Gloucester City, watch a passing band on Monmouth Street during Gloucester City's first St. Patrick's Day parade on Sunday, March 6, 2016.
(From left) William Beerman, 1, of Magnolia, Nicole Beerman, of Magnolia, Antonia Colucci, 3, of Glendora, and Kathy Cleary-Underwood, of Gloucester City, watch a passing band on Monmouth Street during Gloucester City's first St. Patrick's Day parade on Sunday, March 6, 2016.
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A festive sign hangs from one of the many decorated homes on Monmouth Street in Gloucester City, N.J., as the town's first St. Patrick's Day parade marches by on Sunday, March 6, 2016.
A festive sign hangs from one of the many decorated homes on Monmouth Street in Gloucester City, N.J., as the town's first St. Patrick's Day parade marches by on Sunday, March 6, 2016.
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The Second Street Irish Society Pipes and Drums of Philadelphia plays Danny Boy to a crowd on Monmouth Street in Gloucester City, N.J. on Sunday, March 6, 2016 during the city's first St. Patrick's Day parade.
The Second Street Irish Society Pipes and Drums of Philadelphia plays Danny Boy to a crowd on Monmouth Street in Gloucester City, N.J. on Sunday, March 6, 2016 during the city's first St. Patrick's Day parade.
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Maylee McNamee, 6, of Gloucester City, taps along with a passing band while sitting on her father, Michael McNamee's, shoulders during Gloucester City's first St. Patrick's Day parade on Sunday, March 6, 2016.
Maylee McNamee, 6, of Gloucester City, taps along with a passing band while sitting on her father, Michael McNamee's, shoulders during Gloucester City's first St. Patrick's Day parade on Sunday, March 6, 2016.
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Carole Walens, center, waves to passing mummers while sitting in front of her house on Monmouth Street during Gloucester City's first St. Patrick's Day parade on Sunday, March 6, 2016.
Carole Walens, center, waves to passing mummers while sitting in front of her house on Monmouth Street during Gloucester City's first St. Patrick's Day parade on Sunday, March 6, 2016.
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Joe "Asti" Pomanti, right, dances with several children as the Durning String Band of Gloucester City plays on Monmouth Street in Gloucester City's first St. Patrick's Day parade on Sunday, March 6, 2016.
Joe "Asti" Pomanti, right, dances with several children as the Durning String Band of Gloucester City plays on Monmouth Street in Gloucester City's first St. Patrick's Day parade on Sunday, March 6, 2016.
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Irish flags and memorabilia for sale decorate a table during Gloucester City's first St. Patrick's Day parade on Monmouth Street on Sunday, March 6, 2016.
Irish flags and memorabilia for sale decorate a table during Gloucester City's first St. Patrick's Day parade on Monmouth Street on Sunday, March 6, 2016.
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