FORT RILEY, Kan. - In what has become a Chapman tradition, the fighting Irish showed their pride March 13 with a parade to celebrate their favorite holiday - St. Patrick's Day.
Led by the Commanding General's Mounted Color Guard of Fort Riley, the parade kicked off at 4 p.m. Candy, rubber Irish bracelets and pencils were thrown from floats and cars and handed out by people on foot.
Green clad people sat or stood on curbs and waved while kids chased the thrown treats and yelled to friends in the parade. They ogled classic cars and wondered how the person in the blow up First National Bank suit was able to walk without falling while playing with the town's kids.
Isis Temple drew attention with two classic cars, a 1974 Chevrolet Caprice and a 1970 Buick, both painted blue.
Dick Edwards of Junction City also had vehicles in the parade advertising their current selling price.
Politicians including Vern Swanson, 64th District Representative, Martha Cade for City Council and Travis Elliott for City Council also drove in the parade.
Fort Riley sent members of the "Fighting Fourth" to show off their Irish pride.
Chapman police rolled slowly along, light bars shining, ending the parade.
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