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PHOTO GALLERY: Irish Celtic Festival


  • By Amanda Sebastiano
  • | 4:00 a.m. March 15, 2014
  • East County
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PHOTO GALLERY: Irish Celtic Festival
Nathan Parker, 9, and Jenna Smith, 12, say “cheese” with 5-year-old Jack.
Nathan Parker, 9, and Jenna Smith, 12, say “cheese” with 5-year-old Jack.
Megan Workman, 10, with Sparke.
Megan Workman, 10, with Sparke.
Coquina can’t wait to take off her costume.
Coquina can’t wait to take off her costume.
— Bob Green, of New World Celts, looks over a weapon used in Scotland.
— Bob Green, of New World Celts, looks over a weapon used in Scotland.
Alex Barr, Billie Farris and Greg VanOekel relax after the 5K run.
Alex Barr, Billie Farris and Greg VanOekel relax after the 5K run.
Ralph shows off his Irish-themed outfit.
Ralph shows off his Irish-themed outfit.
Richeal Parisi with her dog, Maverick.
Richeal Parisi with her dog, Maverick.
Amy Cutmore, 16, Lauren Redington, 15, Oliver Tannheiser, 17, and Kaitlyn Eckart, 16.
Amy Cutmore, 16, Lauren Redington, 15, Oliver Tannheiser, 17, and Kaitlyn Eckart, 16.
Tug the Pug.
Tug the Pug.
Five-year-old Brent Workman waits for the parade to start.
Five-year-old Brent Workman waits for the parade to start.
The Irish Celtic Festival featured a Lucky Dog Parade.
The Irish Celtic Festival featured a Lucky Dog Parade.
D.J. and Allison McSherry with Nancy Konick.
D.J. and Allison McSherry with Nancy Konick.
Kathy Kellehen and John Gale sport kilts at the event.
Kathy Kellehen and John Gale sport kilts at the event.
Bob Miccoly, of Braden River Pipers, shows his Celtic pride.
Bob Miccoly, of Braden River Pipers, shows his Celtic pride.
Liam Paxton, 4, with his sister, Zoey, 5.
Liam Paxton, 4, with his sister, Zoey, 5.
Dylan Henry, 6, decorates a hat for the festival.
Dylan Henry, 6, decorates a hat for the festival.
Dancers from the Drake School of Dance performed to Irish music for patrons.
Dancers from the Drake School of Dance performed to Irish music for patrons.
Christy and Britney Peterson with their dog, Coco.
Christy and Britney Peterson with their dog, Coco.
Mike and Stacey Gilkson with  Donny and Alfie.
Mike and Stacey Gilkson with Donny and Alfie.

 

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