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Photos: 17th Annual Patchogue St. Patrick's Day Parade

Parade was led by this year's grand marshal, Peter Feehan.

The 17th annual St. Patrick's Day parade was held on Main Street in Patchogue Village on Sunday. 

A four-mile race kicked off the parade and had approximately 170 participants. Ryan Soltan, Michael Thompson and Diego Ferreryra earned the top three places overall. A complete list of race results can be found here.

Led by Grand Marshal Peter Feehan, the parade marched down Main Street to the cheers of hundreds of people. The Saffron United pipe band won the "Mayor's Cup for Best Overall Pipe Band", won "Best Overall" and for the second year in a row, the Swan Lake Civic Association's float took the prize for "Most Irish".

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Photo highlights from the parade and race are in the gallery. Have your own photos from the parade? Add them to the gallery. Check back to Patch for another gallery featuring photos from the four-mile race.

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