Parade day draws out-of-state crowd <\/a><\/p>\n\u201cAs a Christian, it\u2019s very important. It keeps everyone in the spirit, and the upbringing of our family and our heritage. That\u2019s what makes this worthwhile. And I hope this will continue forever,\u201d 2003 Parade Association President Robert Osborne said.<\/p>\n
Local organizations also participated in the mass, including the Friendly Sons of Saint Patrick and the Irish Cultural Society.<\/p>\n
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