The new leader of Chicago's annual St. Patrick's Day Parade was crowned Sunday. Cara Walsh was crowned this year's queen during a contest Sunday afternoon at the Local 130 Plumbers Hall, at 150 W. Washington Blvd.

The borough’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade appears to have been called off for the second consecutive year. The parade, scheduled for March 22, will likely be canceled after a recent

With the third-largest St. Patrick’s Day Parade in New York set to take place in Utica on March 15, organizers are encouraging everyone to submit their applications for participation.

Cara Walsh was crowned the queen of Chicago's St. Patrick's Day Parade, an event judged by community notables. She will participate in cultural events leading up to the parade.

In 60 short days, Utica will once again celebrate its Irish roots with its annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade — the third largest such parade in the state.