Onlookers clad in green scrambled for candy and celebrated community organizations Monday during the Sweeney’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Hosted by the Soldotna Chamber of Commerce, the event began at Parker Park and followed a route along Fireweed Street and Redoubt Avenue before ending near the Kenai Spur Highway in Soldotna.
The annual caravan — which has been celebrated for three decades — featured decorated cars and trucks, youth marchers and decked-out celebrants, both human and animal. Participants included Soldotna youth sports teams, high school musicians, local businesses, churches and equestrians, among others.
Kids gather candy along Fireweed Street during the Sweeney’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Monday, March 17, 2025, in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Erin Thompson/Peninsula Clarion)
Kenai River Brown Bears hockey players participate in the Sweeney’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Monday, March 17, 2025, in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Erin Thompson/Peninsula Clarion)
Soldotna Stars softball team participates in the Sweeney’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Monday, March 17, 2025, in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Erin Thompson/Peninsula Clarion)
The Soldotna High School band participates in the Sweeney’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Monday, March 17, 2025, in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Erin Thompson/Peninsula Clarion)
A youth participating in the Civil Air Patrol contingent passes out candy along Fireweed Street during the Sweeney’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Monday, March 17, 2025, in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Erin Thompson/Peninsula Clarion)
A youth dresses up for the Sweeney’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Monday, March 17, 2025, in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Erin Thompson/Peninsula Clarion)
A horse and rider travel along Fireweed Street during the Sweeney’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Monday, March 17, 2025, in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Erin Thompson/Peninsula Clarion)
Horses participate in the Sweeney’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Monday, March 17, 2025, in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Erin Thompson/Peninsula Clarion)
Participants in the Sweeney’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade travel along Fireweed Street, Monday, March 17, 2025, in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Erin Thompson/Peninsula Clarion)
A bagpiper helps kick off the Sweeney’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Monday, March 17, 2025, in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Erin Thompson/Peninsula Clarion)
Girl scouts participate in the Sweeney’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Monday, March 17, 2025, in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Erin Thompson/Peninsula Clarion)
