
Smyrna past chief Gerald Mood near the front of the St. Patrick’s parade Sunday driving their relic American La France fire truck. It was first delivered to Citizen’s Hose Company in 1928 at the cost of ,996 and known to all members as “Old Mom.” (Special to the Delaware State News/Gary Emeigh)

Light rain didn’t stop spectators from lining Commerce St. in Smyrna for the St. Patrick’s Day parade Sunday.

Matthew Hannah of Smyrna joins 4-year-old Nathaniel watching the St. Patrick’s Day parade in Smyrna Sunday.

Some of the parade watchers found shelter from the light rain under a Commerce Street store awning.

Smyrna police motorcycle unit and cruisers escorting the St. Patricks day parade along Commerce Street Sunday.

Smyrna police motorcycle unit and cruisers escorting the St. Patricks day parade along Commerce Street Sunday.

Smyrna mayor Joanne Masten driving in the St. Patrick's Day parade Sunday.


Members of the Hester Academy of Irish dance were right at home in Smyrna’s St. Patrick’s Day parade.


Photos by Gary Emeigh