Paul Healey, of Holbrook, walks with friends toward the action of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, in South Boston. – Pat Greenhouse/ The Boston Globe Participants dressed as Min

This is Boston’s finest,” Southie resident Casey Collins shouted over the roar of Bostonians singing along to “Sweet Caroline” as a musical float rolled by on 5th

Boston's St. Patrick's Day parade marched through Southie Sunday with no major issues or incidents, compared to a year ago.Thousands of people lined the parade route as the annual procession started earlier than usual this year,