Irish-Italian-Islenos Community Parade starts in chilly weather but warms up in the sunshine

The Irish-Italian-Islenos Community Parade in Chalmette on Sunday began in chilly weather that warmed up in sunshine, bringing out a large crowd. which sought throws which included cabbages, potaoes and carrots along with beads. Shown, the crowd along West Judge Perez Drive waves for throws from a float. Also, St. Bernard Parish sheriff’s deputies Lt. Jennifer Gutierrez and Chris Chambers were among deputies who handled the parade route. Also, several spectators came up to greet Sheriff James Pohlmann as he rode. The crowd seemed to have a good time. One man boiled crawfish on the neutral ground and another used a net to catch potatoes tossed to him. Also, a young boy, Deago Williams of Chalmette, wearing beads around his neck, took in the parade from his stroller as he enjoyed a peeled orange.