Just as predicted, the streets of downtown were awash in green and some splashes of orange today. The green beer was flowing and the kids were covered in shamrocks. You missed out if you didn't go. Poor you!

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Luckily, I was there for you, and I've got your recap! My friends and I grabbed the best spot we could (we were a little late), but I still saw all the best stuff. Several local Irish families had awesome floats this year, but personally I felt these guys had the best float. That faucet is actual functioning plumbing, and they were handing our rubber balls for spectators to toss back into those red tubs. They totally deserve Best Float Award!

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Plus, Beth McAleer was the Irish Mother of the Year. She was wearing a very pretty shamrock dress, but unfortunately it was just chilly enough that she had to cover up with a wrap.

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And don't forget about all the shamrock covered puppies! These guys were just so cute!

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Thankfully, the weather held out just long enough. It started raining just a little right as the parade wrapped up in Davenport. Lucky us!

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And that's your 2016 St. Patrick's Dy Parade! Make sure you go next year, because it's a blast!

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