Photos: The 2013 Runnin' of the Green raises money and holiday spirits

St. Patrick's Day seems to last longer and longer each year. Although the holiday doesn't fall until Sunday, Denver fans got into the spirit early, with both an Irish Pub Crawl and the Runnin' of the Green over the weekend. The annual walk and race raises funds for Volunteers of...

By Westword Staff

March 11, 2013

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St. Patrick's Day seems to last longer and longer each year. Although the holiday doesn't fall until Sunday, Denver fans got into the spirit early, with both an Irish Pub Crawl and the Runnin' of the Green over the weekend. The annual walk and race raises funds for Volunteers of America while bringing out the best green costumes in Denver, and photographer Danielle Lirette stopped by to capture the look of the Irish. Continue reading for the highlights, and visit our full slide show for more photos.

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