The new leader of Chicago's annual St. Patrick's Day Parade was crowned Sunday. Cara Walsh was crowned this year's queen during a contest Sunday afternoon at the Local 130 Plumbers Hall, at 150 W. Washington Blvd.

In 60 short days, Utica will once again celebrate its Irish roots with its annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade — the third largest such parade in the state.

Hundreds made it out to The Salty Whale in Manasquan on a bitterly cold Sunday for this year’s first fundraiser for the Belmar/Lake Como St. Pat

Cara Walsh was crowned the queen of Chicago's St. Patrick's Day Parade, an event judged by community notables. She will participate in cultural events leading up to the parade.