We notified parade organizers as soon as we found out about this incident and are working with them to investigate exactly what occurred and make sure it is addressed,” a Jefferson Parish spokesperson said.

The Grand Colleen program marks 70 years, and South Hadley's patriotic "Let Freedom Be!" float joins a packed parade roster.

Hundreds of thousands poured back into South Boston for the annual St. Paddy’s Day Parade on Sunday, bringing chaos, booze and a whole lot of Boston Irish enthusiasm back for another raucous holiday celebration.