Mark Kodiak Ukena: Lake Villa St. Patrick's Day Parade

Saturday, March 12, 2016

Lake Villa St. Patrick's Day Parade

The Lake Villa Police lead off the St. Patrick's Day Parade in their hummer on Saturday, March 12, 2016 in Lake Villa. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Lake Villa's VFW Post 4308 marches the Color Guard down McKinley Avenue during the St. Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday, March 12, 2016 in Lake Villa. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Children line the streets ready for fun, entertainment, and candy, during the St. Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday, March 12, 2016 in Lake Villa. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

The Lake Villa Fire Departments cruising in their shiny trucks waving to all the citizens that appreciate them during the St. Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday, March 12, 2016 in Lake Villa. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

The Lake Villa St. Patrick's Day Parade brought out lots of fine people to enjoy and to participate on Saturday, March 12, 2016 in Lake Villa. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

From left, is Alexis Norris (Junior Miss), Natalie Winquist (Little Miss), and Miss Lake County Fair Queen Bethani Jacobsen, wave to the crowds during the St. Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday, March 12, 2016 in Lake Villa. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

From left is Megan Eppel (Jr Miss), Maya Panock (Little Miss), and Miss Lindenhurst Jessica Schirato (right), wave to the crowds during the St. Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday, March 12, 2016 in Lake Villa. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Fine young men from the Prince of Peace Catholic School walk proudly during the St. Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday, March 12, 2016 in Lake Villa. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

The Prince of Peace Catholic School mascot shaking hands with Isabella Diaz, 5, of Lake Villa, during the St. Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday, March 12, 2016 in Lake Villa. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Isabella Diaz, 5, of Lake Villa enjoying herself during the St. Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday, March 12, 2016 in Lake Villa. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Fox Lake Recovery and Towing greeting the crowds with cheers during the St. Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday, March 12, 2016 in Lake Villa. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

The St. Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday, March 12, 2016 in Lake Villa. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Lake Villa Girls Scouts walking proudly as they spread joy and candy during the St. Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday, March 12, 2016 in Lake Villa. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Lake Villa Cub Scout Pack 88 marching happily during the St. Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday, March 12, 2016 in Lake Villa. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Children scatter as free candy is thrown to them during the St. Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday, March 12, 2016 in Lake Villa. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

The Lake Villa Historical Society and Museum cruising in an old Chevy Impala during the St. Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday, March 12, 2016 in Lake Villa. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

From left is Miss Gurnee Alyssa Whitacre, Audrey Hetmen (Little Miss), and McKenzie McIntyre (Junior Miss), waving to the crowds during the St. Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday, March 12, 2016 in Lake Villa. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

The Millburn Church Early Learning students enjoying their experience as the participate during the St. Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday, March 12, 2016 in Lake Villa. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

The Lake Villa Flying Dragons perform a short demonstration during the St. Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday, March 12, 2016 in downtown Lake Villa. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

The Lake Villa Timberwolves making sure everyone is having a blast during the St. Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday, March 12, 2016 in Lake Villa. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)