South Boston St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2014

Despite the chilly weather, a girl dressed up in a plaid skirt for the parade.

A few Boston College students were spotted on Broadway.

Thousands lined up on Broadway, waiting for the parade to start.

Police marched at St. Casimir and Broadway.

Pope Francis is with Boston in spirit.

Horses are celebrating St. Patrick’s Day, too.

Ed and Deb Sherwood, VT come to Boston to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day every year.

A puppy representing KickAss K9 Rescue, a dog rescue organization, is spotted at the parade.

Ghostbuster United showed up at the parade.

A float from the Carpenter Center strolled through the parade.

An airplane model made its debut at Veterans for Peace parade. It symbolizes anti-nuclear weapons.

The Veterans for Peace parade started on D Street.

Green Party, an organization committed to environmentalism, marched in the parade.

A sign seen at the parade read: “Stop the Transpacific Partnership.’’

Another sign at the parade read: “Cut military spending, save jobs: teachers, firemen, policemen.’’

A sign supporting LGBT groups was seen at the Veterans for Peace parade.

A sign seen at Veterans for Peace parade read: “Peace, Equality, Jobs, Social & Economic Justice.’’