South Side Irish Parade Continues St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations

CHICAGO — The iconic South Side Irish Parade was back in action on Sunday, and St. Patrick’s Day celebrations continued to rock and roll across Chicago.

“The South Side is better,” said parade participant Annie Garrotta.

Garotta said she has been attending parades for decades since she was a little girl and, like many others who attended on Sunday, loves the opportunity to celebrate.

“I’m so happy to be back,” said Carol Sweeney Vargas, another participant in the parade. She said, “I missed it, but I’m happy to be part of it.”