Lake Villa goes green to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day

LAKE VILLA – Families lined the parade route March 11 for the Lake Villa St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

A sea of green from parade entrants and costumed spectators added to the festive atmosphere. Even Sparky the Fire Dog was on hand. He rode atop a Lake Villa Fire Protection District vehicle.

Plenty of candy was thrown to those along the route and a number of organizations collected donations, including the Lake Villa Township food pantry.

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Candace H. Johnson for Shaw Local News Network Dan Venturi, Lake Villa Township supervisor, waves to the crowd as he collects donations for the Food Pantry along the parade route during the Lake Villa St. Patrick’s Day Parade. (3/11/23)