In 2000, Vincent Fitzpatrick and his brothers at the Father Kelley Division of the Ancient Order of Hibernians held the first St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Manassas. Fitzpatrick has been the key organizer of the parade ever since and it now regularly draws crowds of about 7,000, he said. The parade took place Saturday despite the rain, but the holiday is celebrated Wednesday.

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