The green came marching in

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The Rowlett Middle Academy Fiddlers and Band step up in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, hosted March 12 by the Center of Anna Maria Island, from Holmes Beach to Anna Maria to an Irish celebration for kids of all ages at the center. More, page 23. Islander Photo: Jacob Merrifield
The Rowlett Middle Academy Fiddlers and Band bring on the enthusiasm March 12 at the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, hosted by the Center of Anna Maria Island, including an Irish celebration for kids of all ages at the center. Islander Photo: Josey Presswood
Jase and Whit chase candy and beads at the March 12 St. Patrick’s Day parade in Holmes Beach. Islander Photo: Jacob Merrifield
The Freckled Fin Irish Pub in Holmes Beach showed up to the March 12 festivities with plenty of Irish fun to go around for the crowd at the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Islander Photo: Josey Presswood
St. Pat’s paradegoers get their “green” on the roadside in Holmes Beach, as the parade participants roll by. Islander Photo: Jacob Merrifield