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Thousands watch St. Patrick's parade

With temperatures in the seventies, over 100,000 lined Delaware Avenue yesterday for the annual St. Patrick's parade.

The crowds attracted politicians who followed the time-honored tradition of marching in the event.

"Everybody's Irish on St.Patrick's Day. It's a day where families celebrate the great Irish heritage in this community," said Congressman Brian Higgins.

"That's why Mario Williams (the newest Buffalo Bill) is here. He knows it. It's no coincidence they signed him right around St. Patrick's Day."

State Senator Tim Kennedy, City Comptroller Mark Schroeder and County Clerk Chris Jacobs were among the many other politicians present yesterday.

"This is a parade that's been going on for 71 years. It seems to grow every single year," said Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown.

Mike Desmond is one of Western New York’s most experienced reporters, having spent nearly a half-century covering the region for newspapers, television stations and public radio. He has been with WBFO and its predecessor, WNED-AM, since 1988. As a reporter for WBFO, he has covered literally thousands of stories involving education, science, business, the environment and many other issues. Mike has been a long-time theater reviewer for a variety of publications and was formerly a part-time reporter for The New York Times.