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St. Patrick's Day parade led by Governor McCrory

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CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) -

Charlotte kicked off its annual St. Patrick's Day celebration Saturday with a parade uptown.

The 17th annual parade was followed by a festival with Irish dancers, bagpipers, children's amusement area, and lots to eat and drink.

North Carolina Governor and former Charlotte Mayor Pat McCrory celebrated his Irish roots as Grand Marshal of the parade.

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