A welcome shining St. Patrick's Day parade

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NOW THAT’S SOMETHING TO SMILE ABOUT: A Shriner clown adds a smile to his painted face and, indeed, Sunday’s weather was worthy of a smile.

COOLING THEIR HEELS: The Rhode Island Central Knights Hockey find a convenient seat while waiting for the parade to start.

MISTER GREEN: Sean Patrick Feeney got into the spirit and the attire for the celebration.

THEY DIDN’T NEED TO BUNDLE UP: Angie Santos, Riley Banes and Samie Rohar found a comfy spot to watch the parade from a truck bed with a blanket.

The West Warwick Fire Department mascot was a favorite with spectators.

ANSWER TO CANDY: Addison Oreonez proudly hold up a couple of toothbrushes that were thrown to the crowd along with candy.

WARWICK CONTINGENT: Warwick police motorcyclists were in the parade.

Dancers from the Damhsa Irish Dance Studio of Warwick livened the step of the march.

The 59th annual West Warwick St. Patrick’s Day Parade held Sunday was blessed with sunny and unusually warm weather and that was a relief for many marchers who have endured rain, snow and downright intolerable conditions to keep the tradition alive

The parade is hosted by the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick of Pawtuxet Valley.

Warwick Senator Erin Lynch Prata was grand marshal and joining her were Senator Jack Reed, Representative James Langevin, Lt. Gov. Daniel McKee; Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea, General Treasurer Seth Magaziner as well as locally elected officials from Coventry, West Warwick, Warwick and Cranston. Gov. Gina Raimondo was not in the lineup.