St. Patrick’s Day parade starts 4 p.m. today

The 42nd Oak Harbor St. Patrick’s Day parade is 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 17. The parade route travels from Midway Boulevard west down Southeast Pioneer Way.

The 42nd Oak Harbor St. Patrick’s Day parade is 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 17.

The parade route travels from Midway Boulevard west down Southeast Pioneer Way.

The event is sponsored by the Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce and is organized by the Irish Wildlife Society.

Among the parade entries are the PBY Memorial Foundation, the Seahawks’ Fanbulance and Shifty Sailors from Coupeville.

North Whidbey Help House will be collecting canned food donations in shopping carts along the parade route.

Following the parade, there will be a community sing-along with the community band at the American Legion Hall.

Corned beef and cabbage dinners will be served at $8 per plate. Children are welcome.