St. Patrick's Day Parade Celebrates 5th Anniversary in Indianapolis, 1985

Irish eyes were smiling as the Indianapolis Athletic Club held its 5th annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in downtown Indianapolis, celebrating a milestone anniversary.

The parade featured a variety of floats, bands, and dignitaries decked out in green attire. Among them was Charles E. Stimming Sr., the Athletic Club's Irishman of the Year, who shared a ride in a 1929 Chrysler convertible alongside Archbishop Edward O'Meara.

Lt. Gov. John Mutz and Rep. Andy Jacobs Jr. were among the elected officials in attendance, with WRTV reporter Reid Duffy noting, "They never met a parade they didn't like."

The blaring sound of bagpipes was provided by the Gordon Pipers Marching Bagpipe Band led by founder Dr. Wallace "Doc" Gordon Diehl.