Those who celebrated had the luck of the Irish on their side, as spring-like weather shone throughout the day.
Friday is St. Patrick's Day, and people did not waste any time getting out to celebrate.
"It's the best day ever, next to Christmas, it's the best day. This is like my favorite holiday ever," said Teresa Mahoney Garvey in Center City.What else could anyone ask for? St. Patrick's Day icons can be seen all around the city. The streets are decorated with four-leaf clovers, kilts, and green cowboy hats."Today is my 27th year with O'Neal's Pub. I actually started St. Paddy's Day in 1996," said Spoonie O'Neal, who works at the pub. "When I first started, I looked across the bar and was like, 'I'm going to be here forever' kind of thing. And here I am, I'm still here doing my thing.
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