Derek McDonagh of Gorham, originally from Galway, Ireland, and James McClay of Standish, originally from Donegal, Ireland, carry the the Irish and American flags while walking with Division 1 of the Ancient Order of Hibernians in the Irish American Club's annual St. Patrick's Day parade on Commercial Street in Portland on Sunday.
Derek McDonagh carries the Irish flag.
Kiana Gratton, Hannah Leavitt and Kayleigh Smith, all of Saco, don the green while waiting to line up with Carpenters Local 1996 of Saco.
Gwyneth Fitzsimmons, 11, of Windham plays the bagpipes while marcing with the Claddagh Mhor Pipe Band.
Madeleine Walsh of Saco tries to keep warm while waiting to march with Stillson School of Irish Dance.
Ella Goldbein, 5, of Saco covers her face from the wind while waiting to line up to march with the Maine Irish Heritage Center.
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