Celebrating the Emerald Isle withPaddy's Day parade

Scores of patriotic residents turned the town green as they marched through Halifax in the annual St Patrick's Day parade.

By The Newsroom

Published 18th Mar 2016, 09:40 BST

Updated 18th Mar 2016, 09:41 BST

St Patrick's Day Parade, Halifax. Rose Kingham, left, and Tracy Bradley.

The town’s Irish community assembled at the Halifax Irish Centre, West Parade, before making their way through the town centre to celebrate all that’s great about the Emerald Isle.

The Mayor of Calderdale, Councillor Lisa Lambert, joined the parade and there was a jovial atmosphere as a band led the procession on its way.

But the day didn’t stop there and following the parade, revellers gathered at the Irish Centre for an afternoon of great ‘craic’.

St Patrick's Day Parade, Halifax. Wild Brass Rovers band lead the procession

Students from the Ciara D’arcy Academy of Irish Dance wowed with their performance and Belt of the Celts rocked the club as they played all the favourites.

Here are a selection of pictures from the day.

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