Say what you will about the hundreds of thousands of people who crowd the streets - a lot of them are apocalyptic-drunk, ill-mannered and/or en route to try out as extras for Jersey Shore - there is also an amazing sense of tradition, community and fun. A few shots from this year's parade that I shot for Connect, which although no final tally is complete, is most likely one of the largest ever.
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| You need some balloons? I got some balloons. |
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| Best jacket in the city. |
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| Shot off the hip while walking by. He was in the middle of counting a nice stack. |
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| I was in disbelief when I saw the Charlie Sheen "St. Patty's in SAV" pin - #winning |
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| They had a keg in the shopping cart, rolling it down the middle of Drayton St. |
