This year’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade was not particularly lucky, it was cold and snowy. Despite the poor weather conditions many Warriors came out to cheer on the jazz band and the NJROTC. Those walking in the parade had to endure the cold as they walked 1.7 miles.

Joel Kasparian a Curtis junior who performed  with the jazz band said that it was completely worth it.  And when asked how he coped with the weather he said, “after a while the weather stopped bothering us, we were just worried about our instruments and equipment. Also that his favorite part of the parade was the bus ride home where is was warm.

Madison Bruns a freshman who was watching the parade said that it was not worth going to the parade because in her case she said ”my makeup was running all over the ground.” She also said that to cope with the weather she wore a jacket.

Msgt. Wiggins said “I felt very safe, I think it was all worthwhile. I had 20 cadets out there marching in that parade. I think had a lot of courage to show up in that weather. Even after it stopped snow, it was extremely cold. I’m just glad they didn’t quit.”

Ms. Korten said, “I really had to cover-up especially considering my problem with my asthma.”   Korten gave scarves to Curtis students who didn’t dress properly.

Ms. Napolitano, who was a spectator at the parade said, “I had to bundle myself as well as my kids up. I also brought blankets and hot chocolate. Despite the bad weather, I feel that the experience was worth it. The parade is a part of my neighborhood. To support my Irish culture I just have to do it. Although the weather was a bit frigid, I didn’t feel like I was in danger. I didn’t have drive with it being so close to where I live so I just walked there.”