The first day of March saw the raising of the Irish flag in Lackawanna County.
Bagpipes could be heard as dozens of people gathered on courthouse square in downtown Scranton for the annual event.
The hoisting of the green, white, and orange kicked off St. Patrick’s Day festivities and celebrated the culture, heritage, and history of Irish immigrants who called Lackawanna County home.
In attendance were members of the Irish Cultural Society, the Ancient Order of Hibernians, the Society of Irish Women, and the St. Patrick’s Parade Association of Lackawanna County.