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Photo gallery: Celebrating springtime at Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade 2026

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Thousands of people turned out Saturday for fun in the sun at the Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade in downtown Jackson. It’s a decades-old tradition in Mississippi’s capital city.

The theme was “Stars, Stripes & Shamrocks — Jackson Celebrates America250.

Karson Foster, 4, smiles as he is surrounded by bubbles during Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade in Jackson on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today
James Gibson watches the Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade in Jackson on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today
Sky Watson holds her son, Shepherd Watson, while posing for a photo during Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade in Jackson on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today
Paradegoers cheer during Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade in Jackson on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today
Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones waves during Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade in Jackson on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today
Jackson Mayor John Horhn throws beads to paradegoers during Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade in Jackson on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Mayor Horhn was the Grand Marshal for the parade. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today
Entertainer Rita Brent, right, participates in Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade in Jackson on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today
The Epic Funk Brass Band performs during Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade in Jackson on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today
The Epic Funk Brass Band performs during Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade in Jackson on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today
Mariah Mack, 4, reaches out for a flower during Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade in Jackson on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today
Paradegoers are given flowers during Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade in Jackson on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today
Paradegoers wave and cheer on participants during Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade in Jackson on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today
A parade participant dressed as the Statue of Liberty takes a drink from her torch during Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade in Jackson on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today
A parade participant poses for a photo during Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade in Jackson on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today
A parade participant gives beads to a spectator during Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade in Jackson on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today
Junior Williams, 7, reaches out for beads and flowers during Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade in Jackson on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today
Victoria Cazariego, left, and Airs Estrada pose for photo during Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade in Jackson on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today
The Tater Tart Queen walks in the Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade in Jackson on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today
Members of the Krewe of Froth throw beads during Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade in Jackson on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today
Mrs. Mississippi America Casey Craft waves during Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade in Jackson on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today
The Forest Hill High School Marching Band performs during Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade in Jackson on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today
Spectators line Capitol Street during Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade in Jackson on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today
A parade participant prepares to throw beads during Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade in Jackson on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today
Paradegoers reach out for beads during Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade in Jackson on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today
Paradegoers reach out for beads during Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade in Jackson on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today
Paradegoers watch the Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade in Jackson on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today
Jackson City Councilman Kenneth Stokes participates in Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade in Jackson on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today
Paradegoers cheer during Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade in Jackson on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today
Paradegoers reach out for beads during Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade in Jackson on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today
The Jim Hill High School Band performs during Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade in Jackson on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today
The Jim Hill High School Band performs during Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade in Jackson on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today
Paradegoers reach out for beads during Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade in Jackson on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today
Laila Palmer, 8, wears shamrock shades while watching Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade in Jackson on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today
Paradegoers watch Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade in Jackson on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today
Parade participants throw beads during Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade in Jackson on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today
A paradegoer shows off his St. Patrick’s Day inspired shoes during Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade in Jackson on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today
Paradegoers share a laugh during Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade in Jackson on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today
Parade participants throw beads during Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade in Jackson on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today
Paradegoers reach out for beads during Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade in Jackson on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today
A parade participant wears a green mohawk during Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade in Jackson on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today
A parade participant rides a green horse during Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade in Jackson on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today
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