Bit to Do [1] The Highlands turn 40 shades of green for 40th annual St. Patrick's Day Parade [2] Posted On: 11 Mar 2013 - 9:00am Bit to Do [1] By Cameron Aubernon [3] Slideshow: Two LMPD riders roll by prior to the start of the parade.Two LMPD riders roll by prior to the start of the parade. The traditional tossing of the St. Patrick's Day beads into the throngs.The traditional tossing of the St. Patrick's Day beads into the throngs. "Hah-hah! I got more candy than you!""Hah-hah! I got more candy than you!" Some pups weren't up to walking the parade route.Some pups weren't up to walking the parade route. The Bonnycastle Club had this beauty, though I wish I knew what this was.The Bonnycastle Club had this beauty, though I wish I knew what this was. Just like in real life, this parade had two popes.Just like in real life, this parade had two popes. The Iron Workers Local #70 put on a show with their float, including a raise-and-climb-the-beam act that thrilled the audience.The Iron Workers Local #70 put on a show with their float, including a raise-and-climb-the-beam act that thrilled the audience. Green velour tracksuit? Why not?Green velour tracksuit? Why not? "You're not 21 yet, kid.""You're not 21 yet, kid." These zombies wanted Irish cream-flavored brains on this day.These zombies wanted Irish cream-flavored brains on this day. Even kitties got in the act.Even kitties got in the act. 21c Museum Hotel introduced a red penguin mascot and this Mazda MX-5 mirrored art car to the crowds.21c Museum Hotel introduced a red penguin mascot and this Mazda MX-5 mirrored art car to the crowds. The League of Mascots brought smiles to lots of faces.The League of Mascots brought smiles to lots of faces. No idea what's going on with this float, but fog machines are fine by me.No idea what's going on with this float, but fog machines are fine by me. Forty shades of green on this bus. There's a trope about this; just don't know what it might be.Forty shades of green on this bus. There's a trope about this; just don't know what it might be. This big rig is getting nice and heavy with the spiked lugs. Will totally be metal soon.This big rig is getting nice and heavy with the spiked lugs. Will totally be metal soon. Wub-wub-wub-wub-wuuuuuuub.Wub-wub-wub-wub-wuuuuuuub. Parkie, mascot of Park Community Credit Union's youth accounts, waves to the children.Parkie, mascot of Park Community Credit Union's youth accounts, waves to the children. All aboard the Derby City Express.All aboard the Derby City Express. While most gathered along the street, some took to the rooftops for a better view.While most gathered along the street, some took to the rooftops for a better view. Showtime!Showtime! The LMPD color guard followed the Marines at the head of the parade.The LMPD color guard followed the Marines at the head of the parade. The Louisville Pipe Band brought traditional Irish music to kick things off.The Louisville Pipe Band brought traditional Irish music to kick things off. A quartet of fine Irish lads greet the crowds.A quartet of fine Irish lads greet the crowds. O'Shea's had this Volkswagen Type 2 to promote their family of Irish pubs.O'Shea's had this Volkswagen Type 2 to promote their family of Irish pubs. Ford's Louisville Assembly Plant brought three Escapes and a green Mustang to the party.Ford's Louisville Assembly Plant brought three Escapes and a green Mustang to the party. LEO's Sara "The Bar Belle" Havens riding on the hood of the publication's party bus.LEO's Sara "The Bar Belle" Havens riding on the hood of the publication's party bus. A pontiff greets his flock.A pontiff greets his flock. This rainbow tastes green.This rainbow tastes green. One of the few who opted to take on the route on two wheels.One of the few who opted to take on the route on two wheels. They don't make trucks like this anymore.They don't make trucks like this anymore. Vendors were out along the route to sell their wares to parade watchers.Vendors were out along the route to sell their wares to parade watchers. Falls City Beer brought their Ford Econoline and chopped hot rod to delight the crowds.Falls City Beer brought their Ford Econoline and chopped hot rod to delight the crowds. A wild chipmunk appears.A wild chipmunk appears. Until next year, I'm going to get some Heine Bros. from this Airstream.Until next year, I'm going to get some Heine Bros. from this Airstream. Tags: ancient order of hibernians [4] anniversaries [5] St. Patrick's Day parade [6]
!["Hah-hah! I got more candy than you!"](/sites/default/files/styles/juicebox_small/public/2013%20St%20Patricks%20Day%20Parade%2021.jpg?itok=PZjBng2x ""Hah-hah! I got more candy than you!"")
!["You're not 21 yet, kid."](/sites/default/files/styles/juicebox_small/public/2013%20St%20Patricks%20Day%20Parade%2027.jpg?itok=gem8rMSv ""You're not 21 yet, kid."")
![LEO's Sara "The Bar Belle" Havens riding on the hood of the publication's party bus.](/sites/default/files/styles/juicebox_small/public/2013%20St%20Patricks%20Day%20Parade%2009.jpg?itok=dWSPMNbq "LEO's Sara "The Bar Belle" Havens riding on the hood of the publication's party bus.")
