’25th First Ever’ St Patrick’s Day parade marches on

Trudy O'Donnell, Charles City clerk, stands atop a green truck driven by Charles City Council member Jerry Joerger at the 25th First Ever St. Patrick's Day parade. Press photo by Thomas Nelson

The Charles City "Irish Airforce" flies over the 25th First Ever St. Patrick's Day parade. Press photo by Thomas Nelson

Ms. Shamrock strikes a pose as the 25th First Ever St. Patrick's day parade rolls past the Charles City Theater. Press photo by Thomas Nelson

Mayor Dean Andrews grabs candy to throw to the crowd at the 25th First Ever St. Patrick's Day parade Saturday evening in Charles City. Press photo by Thomas Nelson

The 25th First Ever St. Patrick's Day parade stretches down Main Street in Charles City Saturday evening. Press photo by Thomas Nelson

Charles City Mayor Dean Andrews leads the 25th First Ever St. Patrick's Day parade down Main Street. Press photo by Thomas Nelson

Parade-goers pose for a photo at City Tap prior to the 25th First Ever St. Patrick's Day parade. Press photo by Thomas Nelson

The Drouthy Ducks march down Main Street in Charles City during the 25th First Ever St. Patrick's Day parade. Press photo by Thomas Nelson