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SEEN: Danbury St. Patrick's Day parade through the years

The coronavirus outbreak has forced many community events, including the Danbury St. Patrick's Day parade, to be cancelled or postponed. Tp commemorate the parade, take a look back at photos from years past and see if you can spot yourself!

By Lidia Ryan

on March 22, 2020 12:00 AM

The St. Patrick's Day parade is held in Danbury Sunday, March 25, 2012.

The St. Patrick's Day parade is held in Danbury Sunday, March 25, 2012.
Photo: Michael Duffy
John Wahlers marches with the Conn. Rebels in the Ancient Order of the Hibernian's St. Patrick's Day parade in Danbury, Sunday, March 20, 2011.

John Wahlers marches with the Conn. Rebels in the Ancient Order of the Hibernian's St. Patrick's Day parade in Danbury, Sunday, March 20, 2011.
Photo: Michael Duffy
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Kathleen Cardamone, with camera, and Christine Cardamone, right, watch the St. Patrick's Day Parade as it winds onto West St. Danbury Sunday afternoon, March 14, 2010.

Kathleen Cardamone, with camera, and Christine Cardamone, right, watch the St. Patrick's Day Parade as it winds onto West St. Danbury Sunday afternoon, March 14, 2010.
Photo: Carol Kaliff
The St. Patrick's Day Parade makes it's way down Main St. Danbury Sunday, March 14, 2010.

The St. Patrick's Day Parade makes it's way down Main St. Danbury Sunday, March 14, 2010.
Photo: Carol Kaliff
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Tom Wall beats a drum with the Celtic Cross Pipes & Drums of Danbury that marched in the St. Patrick's Day parade in Danbury, Sunday, March 20, 2011.

Tom Wall beats a drum with the Celtic Cross Pipes & Drums of Danbury that marched in the St. Patrick's Day parade in Danbury, Sunday, March 20, 2011.
Photo: Michael Duffy, ST
Peggy Cunningham, of New Fairfield, one of the Hibernians of the year, waves in the Ancient Order of the Hibernian's St. Patrick's Day parade in Danbury, Sunday, March 20, 2011.

Peggy Cunningham, of New Fairfield, one of the Hibernians of the year, waves in the Ancient Order of the Hibernian's St. Patrick's Day parade in Danbury, Sunday, March 20, 2011.
Photo: Michael Duffy
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Martin Patrick Tuite portrays St. Patrick in the Ancient Order of the Hibernian's St. Patrick's Day parade in Danbury, Sunday, March 20, 2011.

Martin Patrick Tuite portrays St. Patrick in the Ancient Order of the Hibernian's St. Patrick's Day parade in Danbury, Sunday, March 20, 2011.
Photo: Michael Duffy
The Ancient Order of the Hibernian's St. Patrick's Day parade leaves Rogers Park in Danbury, Sunday, March 20, 2011.

The Ancient Order of the Hibernian's St. Patrick's Day parade leaves Rogers Park in Danbury, Sunday, March 20, 2011.
Photo: Michael Duffy
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Sean Fallon and his son, Keegan, walk with members of the Gilleoghan Irish Dance group, during the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center's St. Patrick's Day Parade in downtonw Danbury, Conn., on Sunday, March 22, 2015. less

Sean Fallon and his son, Keegan, walk with members of the Gilleoghan Irish Dance group, during the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center's St. Patrick's Day Parade in downtonw Danbury, Conn., on Sunday, March ... more
Photo: Jason Rearick
The St. Patrick's Day parade is held in Danbury Sunday, March 25, 2012.

The St. Patrick's Day parade is held in Danbury Sunday, March 25, 2012.
Photo: Michael Duffy
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Jim Palardy of Bethel and Julie Tracy of Danbury are Hibernians of the Year. They are in the St. Patrick's Day parade in Danbury Sunday, March 25, 2012.

Jim Palardy of Bethel and Julie Tracy of Danbury are Hibernians of the Year. They are in the St. Patrick's Day parade in Danbury Sunday, March 25, 2012.
Photo: Michael Duffy
The St. Patrick's Day Parade and Whalers Commissioner's Cup victory celebration makes its way down Main Street in Danbury, Conn., Sunday, March 24, 2013.

The St. Patrick's Day Parade and Whalers Commissioner's Cup victory celebration makes its way down Main Street in Danbury, Conn., Sunday, March 24, 2013.
Photo: Carol Kaliff
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The St. Patrick's Day Parade and Whalers Commissioner's Cup victory celebration makes its way down Main Street in Danbury, Conn., Sunday, March 24, 2013.

The St. Patrick's Day Parade and Whalers Commissioner's Cup victory celebration makes its way down Main Street in Danbury, Conn., Sunday, March 24, 2013.
Photo: Carol Kaliff
The Sons of Portugal Band marches in the St. Patrick's Day Parade and Whalers Commissioner's Cup victory celebration down Main Street in Danbury, Conn., Sunday, March 24, 2013.

The Sons of Portugal Band marches in the St. Patrick's Day Parade and Whalers Commissioner's Cup victory celebration down Main Street in Danbury, Conn., Sunday, March 24, 2013.
Photo: Carol Kaliff
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Jullian Koshitch, 12, of Danbury, marches with her South Street School Girl Scout Troop Sunday, March 24, 2013, in the St. Patrick's Day Parade and Whalers Commissioner's Cup victory celebration in Danbury, Conn. less

Jullian Koshitch, 12, of Danbury, marches with her South Street School Girl Scout Troop Sunday, March 24, 2013, in the St. Patrick's Day Parade and Whalers Commissioner's Cup victory celebration in Danbury, ... more
Photo: Carol Kaliff
Marchers make their way down Main Street Sunday, March 24, 2013, in the St. Patrick's Day Parade and Whalers Commissioner's Cup victory celebration in Danbury, Conn.

Marchers make their way down Main Street Sunday, March 24, 2013, in the St. Patrick's Day Parade and Whalers Commissioner's Cup victory celebration in Danbury, Conn.
Photo: Carol Kaliff
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Danbury's 10th Annual St. Patrick's Day parade took place on Sunday, March 23, 2014. It was presented by the Mens and Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians and the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center. Were you SEEN? less

Danbury's 10th Annual St. Patrick's Day parade took place on Sunday, March 23, 2014. It was presented by the Mens and Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians and the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center. Were you ... more
Photo: Wendy Mitchell
Danbury's 10th Annual St. Patrick's Day parade took place on Sunday, March 23, 2014. It was presented by the Mens and Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians and the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center. Were you SEEN? less

Danbury's 10th Annual St. Patrick's Day parade took place on Sunday, March 23, 2014. It was presented by the Mens and Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians and the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center. Were you ... more
Photo: Wendy Mitchell
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Danbury's 10th Annual St. Patrick's Day parade took place on Sunday, March 23, 2014. It was presented by the Mens and Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians and the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center. Were you SEEN? less

Danbury's 10th Annual St. Patrick's Day parade took place on Sunday, March 23, 2014. It was presented by the Mens and Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians and the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center. Were you ... more
Photo: Wendy Mitchell
Danbury's 10th Annual St. Patrick's Day parade took place on Sunday, March 23, 2014. It was presented by the Mens and Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians and the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center. Were you SEEN? less

Danbury's 10th Annual St. Patrick's Day parade took place on Sunday, March 23, 2014. It was presented by the Mens and Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians and the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center. Were you ... more
Photo: Wendy Mitchell
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Danbury's 10th Annual St. Patrick's Day parade took place on Sunday, March 23, 2014. It was presented by the Mens and Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians and the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center. Were you SEEN? less

Danbury's 10th Annual St. Patrick's Day parade took place on Sunday, March 23, 2014. It was presented by the Mens and Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians and the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center. Were you ... more
Photo: Wendy Mitchell
The Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center held its annual St. Patrick's Day parade in downown Danbury on march 22, 2015. Were you SEEN?

The Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center held its annual St. Patrick's Day parade in downown Danbury on march 22, 2015. Were you SEEN?
Photo: Annie M. Dance / Hearst Connecticut Media Group
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The Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center held its annual St. Patrick's Day parade in downown Danbury on march 22, 2015. Were you SEEN?

The Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center held its annual St. Patrick's Day parade in downown Danbury on march 22, 2015. Were you SEEN?
Photo: Annie M. Dance / Hearst Connecticut Media Group
The Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center held its annual St. Patrick's Day parade in downown Danbury on march 22, 2015. Were you SEEN?

The Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center held its annual St. Patrick's Day parade in downown Danbury on march 22, 2015. Were you SEEN?
Photo: Annie M. Dance / Hearst Connecticut Media Group
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The Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center held its annual St. Patrick's Day parade in downown Danbury on march 22, 2015. Were you SEEN?

The Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center held its annual St. Patrick's Day parade in downown Danbury on march 22, 2015. Were you SEEN?
Photo: Annie M. Dance / Hearst Connecticut Media Group
The Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center held its annual St. Patrick's Day parade in downown Danbury on march 22, 2015. Were you SEEN?

The Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center held its annual St. Patrick's Day parade in downown Danbury on march 22, 2015. Were you SEEN?
Photo: Annie M. Dance / Hearst Connecticut Media Group
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The Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center held its annual St. Patrick's Day parade in downown Danbury on march 22, 2015. Were you SEEN?

The Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center held its annual St. Patrick's Day parade in downown Danbury on march 22, 2015. Were you SEEN?
Photo: Annie M. Dance / Hearst Connecticut Media Group
The Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center held its annual St. Patrick's Day parade in downown Danbury on march 22, 2015. Were you SEEN?

The Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center held its annual St. Patrick's Day parade in downown Danbury on march 22, 2015. Were you SEEN?
Photo: Annie M. Dance / Hearst Connecticut Media Group
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Scenes from the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center's St. Patrick's Day Parade in downtonw Danbury, Conn., on Sunday, March 22, 2015.

Scenes from the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center's St. Patrick's Day Parade in downtonw Danbury, Conn., on Sunday, March 22, 2015.
Photo: Jason Rearick
Coeli Grasseler, 4 and a Thorne Dance Academy member at the Irish Cultural Center, enjoying the festivies at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center's St. Patrick's Day parade on Main Street in Danbury. Sunday, March 19, 2017 less

Coeli Grasseler, 4 and a Thorne Dance Academy member at the Irish Cultural Center, enjoying the festivies at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center's St. Patrick's Day parade on Main Street in Danbury. ... more
Photo: Scott Mullin, For Hearst Connecticut Media
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The Greater Danbury Ancient Order of Hibernians held its annual St. Patrick’s Day parade in downtown Danbury on March 19, 2017. Were you SEEN?

The Greater Danbury Ancient Order of Hibernians held its annual St. Patrick’s Day parade in downtown Danbury on March 19, 2017. Were you SEEN?
Photo: Vic Eng / Hearst Connecticut Media Group
The Greater Danbury Ancient Order of Hibernians held its annual St. Patrick’s Day parade in downtown Danbury on March 19, 2017. Were you SEEN?

The Greater Danbury Ancient Order of Hibernians held its annual St. Patrick’s Day parade in downtown Danbury on March 19, 2017. Were you SEEN?
Photo: Vic Eng / Hearst Connecticut Media Group
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The Greater Danbury Ancient Order of Hibernians held its annual St. Patrick’s Day parade in downtown Danbury on March 19, 2017. Were you SEEN?

The Greater Danbury Ancient Order of Hibernians held its annual St. Patrick’s Day parade in downtown Danbury on March 19, 2017. Were you SEEN?
Photo: Vic Eng / Hearst Connecticut Media Group
The Greater Danbury Ancient Order of Hibernians held its annual St. Patrick’s Day parade in downtown Danbury on March 19, 2017. Were you SEEN?

The Greater Danbury Ancient Order of Hibernians held its annual St. Patrick’s Day parade in downtown Danbury on March 19, 2017. Were you SEEN?
Photo: Vic Eng / Hearst Connecticut Media Group
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The Greater Danbury Ancient Order of Hibernians held its annual St. Patrick’s Day parade in downtown Danbury on March 19, 2017. Were you SEEN?

The Greater Danbury Ancient Order of Hibernians held its annual St. Patrick’s Day parade in downtown Danbury on March 19, 2017. Were you SEEN?
Photo: Vic Eng / Hearst Connecticut Media Group
The Greater Danbury Ancient Order of Hibernians held its annual St. Patrick’s Day parade in downtown Danbury on March 19, 2017. Were you SEEN?

The Greater Danbury Ancient Order of Hibernians held its annual St. Patrick’s Day parade in downtown Danbury on March 19, 2017. Were you SEEN?
Photo: Vic Eng / Hearst Connecticut Media Group
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Members of the Celtic Cross Pipes & Drum band march during Danbury’s annual St. Patrick's Day parade sponsored by the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center, March 25, 2018.

Members of the Celtic Cross Pipes & Drum band march during Danbury’s annual St. Patrick's Day parade sponsored by the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center, March 25, 2018.
Photo: Krista Benson
The Danbury St. Patrick’s Day parade was held on March 24, 2019. Parade goers enjoyed bands, floats, dancers and Irish food at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center afterward. Were you SEEN?

The Danbury St. Patrick’s Day parade was held on March 24, 2019. Parade goers enjoyed bands, floats, dancers and Irish food at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center afterward. Were you SEEN?
Photo: Ken (Direct Kenx) Honore / Hearst CT Media
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The Danbury St. Patrick’s Day parade was held on March 24, 2019. Parade goers enjoyed bands, floats, dancers and Irish food at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center afterward. Were you SEEN?

The Danbury St. Patrick’s Day parade was held on March 24, 2019. Parade goers enjoyed bands, floats, dancers and Irish food at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center afterward. Were you SEEN?
Photo: Ken (Direct Kenx) Honore / Hearst CT Media
The Danbury St. Patrick’s Day parade was held on March 24, 2019. Parade goers enjoyed bands, floats, dancers and Irish food at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center afterward. Were you SEEN?

The Danbury St. Patrick’s Day parade was held on March 24, 2019. Parade goers enjoyed bands, floats, dancers and Irish food at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center afterward. Were you SEEN?
Photo: Ken (Direct Kenx) Honore / Hearst CT Media
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The Danbury St. Patrick’s Day parade was held on March 24, 2019. Parade goers enjoyed bands, floats, dancers and Irish food at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center afterward. Were you SEEN?

The Danbury St. Patrick’s Day parade was held on March 24, 2019. Parade goers enjoyed bands, floats, dancers and Irish food at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center afterward. Were you SEEN?
Photo: Ken (Direct Kenx) Honore / Hearst CT Media
The Danbury St. Patrick’s Day parade was held on March 24, 2019. Parade goers enjoyed bands, floats, dancers and Irish food at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center afterward. Were you SEEN?

The Danbury St. Patrick’s Day parade was held on March 24, 2019. Parade goers enjoyed bands, floats, dancers and Irish food at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center afterward. Were you SEEN?
Photo: Ken (Direct Kenx) Honore / Hearst CT Media
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The Danbury St. Patrick’s Day parade was held on March 24, 2019. Parade goers enjoyed bands, floats, dancers and Irish food at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center afterward. Were you SEEN?

The Danbury St. Patrick’s Day parade was held on March 24, 2019. Parade goers enjoyed bands, floats, dancers and Irish food at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center afterward. Were you SEEN?
Photo: Ken (Direct Kenx) Honore / Hearst CT Media
The Danbury St. Patrick’s Day parade was held on March 24, 2019. Parade goers enjoyed bands, floats, dancers and Irish food at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center afterward. Were you SEEN?

The Danbury St. Patrick’s Day parade was held on March 24, 2019. Parade goers enjoyed bands, floats, dancers and Irish food at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center afterward. Were you SEEN?
Photo: Ken (Direct Kenx) Honore / Hearst CT Media
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The Danbury St. Patrick’s Day parade was held on March 24, 2019. Parade goers enjoyed bands, floats, dancers and Irish food at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center afterward. Were you SEEN?

The Danbury St. Patrick’s Day parade was held on March 24, 2019. Parade goers enjoyed bands, floats, dancers and Irish food at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center afterward. Were you SEEN?
Photo: Ken (Direct Kenx) Honore / Hearst CT Media
The Danbury St. Patrick’s Day parade was held on March 24, 2019. Parade goers enjoyed bands, floats, dancers and Irish food at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center afterward. Were you SEEN?

The Danbury St. Patrick’s Day parade was held on March 24, 2019. Parade goers enjoyed bands, floats, dancers and Irish food at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center afterward. Were you SEEN?
Photo: Ken (Direct Kenx) Honore / Hearst CT Media
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The Danbury St. Patrick’s Day parade was held on March 24, 2019. Parade goers enjoyed bands, floats, dancers and Irish food at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center afterward. Were you SEEN?

The Danbury St. Patrick’s Day parade was held on March 24, 2019. Parade goers enjoyed bands, floats, dancers and Irish food at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center afterward. Were you SEEN?
Photo: Ken (Direct Kenx) Honore / Hearst CT Media
The Danbury St. Patrick’s Day parade was held on March 24, 2019. Parade goers enjoyed bands, floats, dancers and Irish food at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center afterward. Were you SEEN?

The Danbury St. Patrick’s Day parade was held on March 24, 2019. Parade goers enjoyed bands, floats, dancers and Irish food at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center afterward. Were you SEEN?
Photo: Ken (Direct Kenx) Honore / Hearst CT Media
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The Danbury St. Patrick’s Day parade was held on March 24, 2019. Parade goers enjoyed bands, floats, dancers and Irish food at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center afterward. Were you SEEN?

The Danbury St. Patrick’s Day parade was held on March 24, 2019. Parade goers enjoyed bands, floats, dancers and Irish food at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center afterward. Were you SEEN?
Photo: Ken (Direct Kenx) Honore / Hearst CT Media
The Danbury St. Patrick’s Day parade was held on March 24, 2019. Parade goers enjoyed bands, floats, dancers and Irish food at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center afterward. Were you SEEN?

The Danbury St. Patrick’s Day parade was held on March 24, 2019. Parade goers enjoyed bands, floats, dancers and Irish food at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center afterward. Were you SEEN?
Photo: Ken (Direct Kenx) Honore / Hearst CT Media
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The Danbury St. Patrick’s Day parade was held on March 24, 2019. Parade goers enjoyed bands, floats, dancers and Irish food at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center afterward. Were you SEEN?

The Danbury St. Patrick’s Day parade was held on March 24, 2019. Parade goers enjoyed bands, floats, dancers and Irish food at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center afterward. Were you SEEN?
Photo: Ken (Direct Kenx) Honore / Hearst CT Media
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The St. Patrick's Day parade is held in Danbury Sunday, March 25, 2012.

The St. Patrick's Day parade is held in Danbury Sunday, March 25, 2012.

Photo: Michael Duffy