Greater New Haven St. Patrick's Day Parade preview
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — News 8 has a preview of the upcoming Greater New Haven St. Patrick's Day Parade this Sunday, March 16.
Step-off time is 1:30 p.m., and the live broadcast on News 8 and WTNH.com will start at 2 p.m.
Watch the video above for more!
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