Droves of people lined up on Grant Street and the Boulevard of the Allies to see over 200 marching units, bands, and floats.

The Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade was held in Downtown Pittsburgh on Saturday. The parade is billed as one of the largest in the country. Several hundred thousand people were expected to turn out despite cloudy skies and a little bit of rain.

St. Patrick’s Day Parade strolls through Downtown Pittsburgh on Saturday and Miss Smiling Irish Eyes — Melanie Grace Rayl of Mt. Lebanon — most likely won’t be the only one grinning. The weather forecast looks favorable,