Ireland Comes to Arbat for St. Patrick's Day
The luck of the Irish descended on Moscow over the weekend, drawing hordes of revelers to Arbat Street.
Here's a look at the crowds that came, partied and made merry for St. Patrick's Day.
Here's a look at the crowds that came, partied and made merry for St. Patrick's Day.

Plenty of green, white and orange lined the streets.
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Traditional instruments like the Irish bodhrán were featured as the parade made its way down the street.
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No better day to wear a kilt than this day!
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Hats and wigs were out in full force for the celebration.
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At this point, why not?
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As good a time as any to learn a new instrument.
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Had Ireland qualified for the 2018 World Cup, we imagine Moscow would've looked a bit like this.
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