Wilmington's 25th St. Patrick’s Day parade drew crowds, boosted downtown business, and kicked off the holiday weekend.

Wilmington celebrated its 25th annual St. Patrick’s Day parade on Saturday, drawing crowds to Front Street with music, floats, and performers ahead of the March 17 holiday. Attendees praised the event as a top East Coast celebration, boosting downtown business and showcasing community spirit. The parade marked the kickoff to the holiday weekend, though other local news covered a fatal fire, a bomb threat at the airport, a police-related incident, and a lottery win.