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Providence Journal photo / Mary Murphy
The Newport Ancient Order of Hibernians Pipes and Drums march through Brick Marketplace during the annual Newport St. Patrick's Day parade.

The 53rd Annual Newport Saint Patrick's Day Parade kicks off Saturday at 11 a.m.

Marchers will gather at Newport City Hall and will proceed to Carroll Avenue at Saint Augustin's Church in the heart of the city's Fifth Ward.

The parade this year is estimated to last two hours and will include 10 pipe bands, 12 marching bands, 4 fife and drum corps, 3 clown units, 7 reenactment units, and a host of local, state, and regional organizations including police and fire units, social/fraternal organizations, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, schools, and nonprofits.

Rhode Island Public Transit Authority announced that buses will be detoured Saturday to accommodate the annual parade.

Video: Newport bagpipers will hit the big time at New York's St. Patrick's Day Parade

West Warwick plans its parade on Sunday, and Cranston's celebration is scheduled for Tuesday, March 17.

Find more St. Patrick's Day events around the region at projothebeat.com

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