I love the parade! It's super local and almost feels small town-ish. All the important local and state politicians are there. There's a wide variety of performers - Irish pipers, drum bands, but also groups from non-Irish backgrounds who live in Smith Hill. Usually there is candy & some freebies thrown out for kids. Keep in mind that this is a St. Patrick's Day parade, so it's a day drinking affair for a lot of people, especially around Patrick's Pub.