Droves of people lined up on Grant Street and the Boulevard of the Allies to see over 200 marching units, bands, and floats.

St. Patrick’s Day Parade strolls through Downtown Pittsburgh on Saturday and Miss Smiling Irish Eyes — Melanie Grace Rayl of Mt. Lebanon — most likely won’t be the only one grinning. The weather forecast looks favorable,

Pittsburgh has one of the largest St. Patrick's Day celebrations in the country — typically attracting about 300,000 people, according to Visit Pittsburgh.