Photos & Video of the Band's History
St. Patrick's Day Parade - 2011
Our first big parade of the year is the San Francisco St.
Patrick’s Day Parade. This year, we had the best weather in many
years, and a big turnout for both spectators and band members!
The
following photos were contributed by Steve Kapalko.
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Florence takes the CalTrain into The City for the big parade.
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David is one of the first ones to arrive at our formation spot on
Second Street.
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Boris and Chris can’t wait to hear the roar of the crowds!
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Ellen and Suzie-Q bring their snares to the party.
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Before long, we have a quorum.
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Vinny warms up on few numbers.
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Barry is happy, because he remembered his Allen wrench.
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Everyone is in good spirits, because the St Patrick’s weather is
better than it has been in years.
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Jan is ready to go.
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Anders is ready for the big time!
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Suzie-Q tells Jim how great it is to be Irish.
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We finally approach the start of the parade at Second and Market.
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And away we go!
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Patti is in good form!
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Our banner lets the spectators know that something is about to happen!
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Dave is our drum major today!
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Smiley’s drum trolley is giving him some trouble as he navigates
up Market Street.
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Patti poses with a couple of future twirlers.
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Chris waves to the roaring crowd!
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Doug’s percussion section is in good form!
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Carmen and Keltie like to swing and sway with their saxes.
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Three Sousaphones make a great impression!
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Cindy is practicing her signals.
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Jimmhy is pleased with the band’s sound today!
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Xaphoonist Ross alternates as a juggler.
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Harvey must be saying something important here.
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Carty wore his Irish shirt today!
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Sax man Matt joined us along the parade route.
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Do you think she could pass through the TSA?
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So, we’re finally in the queue for the judging stand!
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The dignitaries await our performance.
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Here we come!
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And now for some refreshment!
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Doug and Jim congratulate each other.
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Smiley made it through with his drum.
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Erik is pleased with our performance today.
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Jack is happy, too.
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Marin and Laura love good music!
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Anders tries his hand at the pocket trumpet.
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Now it’s time to visit the Club 93 for some corned beef lunch!
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Will play for food.
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They look hungry, don’t they?
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The party’s over, and time to hitch a ride home!