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St. Patrick's Day celebrations

By Michael Holahan

Staff Photographer

Friday, March 15, 2013

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CELEBRATE ST. PATRICK’S DAY

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The Rev. Gerald P. Ragan (middle) talks about Dennis Cahill during an annual wreath-laying ceremony at the Cahill memorial. Cahill was an Irish immigrant who drowned in the Augusta Canal in 1902 as he tried to save a little girl. She also died.

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WHAT: Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Celebration in downtown Augusta

WHEN: 2-9 p.m. today

WHERE: After the annual parade on Broad Street, an Irish heritage festival will be held at Augusta Common with food, vendors, children’s attractions and live music.

COST: Free

MORE INFORMATION: Call (706) 821-1754 for more information.

MORE TO DO THIS WEEKEND

AIKEN TRIALS: Gates open at 10 a.m. at Aiken Training Track, 538 Two Notch Road SE. The cost is $15 plus $15 parking at the gate. Visit aikentrainingtrack.com.

AUGUSTA INVITATIONAL REGATTA: Races start at 8:10 a.m. on Langley Pond. The event is free. Visit augustarowingclub.org.

CHARITABLE 5KS: Five runs or walks are being held across the area. Charities include the American Heart Association and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

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