The Flying Irish Dancers out of Ashby, Mass., perform a dance atop their float. STAFF PHOTO BY ASHLEY SAARI

The Jaffrey Grade School Irish Step Dancers do a jig while making their way down Main Street. STAFF PHOTO BY ASHLEY SAARI—

Bill Weibel, Bob Schaumann and John McCarthy carry the statue of St. Patrick down Main Street. STAFF PHOTO BY ASHLEY SAARI—

Deborah Thurber of Project Shakespeare waves to the crowd. STAFF PHOTO BY ASHLEY SAARI—

The Newfoundland Pony Conservancy Center float drives down Main Street. STAFF PHOTO BY ASHLEY SAARI

Jaffrey Highway Department employee Steve Hruska drives a town truck in the parade while wearing a shamrock hat and Leprechaun-esque red beard. STAFF PHOTO BY ASHLEY SAARI

The 6th New Hamsphire Infantry Company E marches in the parade. STAFF PHOTO BY ASHLEY SAARI—

Bagpiper Mark Polifrone of Marlborough plays as he marches at the top of the parade. STAFF PHOTO BY ASHLEY SAARI

Girl Scout Troop 64092 of Jaffrey marches in the parade and waves to onlookers. STAFF PHOTO BY ASHLEY SAARI—

Parade Grand Marshal Jimmy Quinn waves to the crowd while wearing a scarf in the colors of the Irish flag. STAFF PHOTO BY ASHLEY SAARI

Peter Leishman, Cheryl Seifert, Stephanie Hurley and Bob Bolt don festive ties and hats in St. Patrick’s Day green while watching the parade. STAFF PHOTO BY ASHLEY SAARI

The Conant High School Band plays “Uptown Funk” while marching down Main Street. STAFF PHOTO BY ASHLEY SAARI—

Chris Cole of Hinsdale and his children, Rylleigh, Eli and Griffin come in their best green accessories to watch the parade. STAFF PHOTO BY ASHLEY SAARI

Mike Shea, president of Belletetes, hands out candy while walking in the parade. STAFF PHOTO BY ASHLEY SAARI—

Rachel Kennedy and Tina LeBlanc carry the Jaffrey St. Patrick’s Day parade sign at the head of the parade. STAFF PHOTO BY ASHLEY SAARI

The Conant High School Band plays “Uptown Funk” while marching down Main Street. STAFF PHOTO BY ASHLEY SAARI—