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‘It’s a big happy party!’ – Thousands fill Dublin’s streets to celebrate St Patrick’s Day

Source: PA Wire

Excited children and fun-loving visitors thronged Dublin’s streets on Sunday to catch sight of Ireland’s energetic national St Patrick’s Day parade.

Attendees packed the city centre to the brim, wearing shamrock-shaped sunglasses, Irish jerseys and leprechaun hats of all sizes.

Visitors travelled from as far away as Bolivia, California and China to catch a glimpse of the vibrant spectacle – a mixture of talent, creativity and pure silliness.

gathered at the barriers from early in the morning in their green and

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