WORCESTER — With snow and sleet in the forecast, officials have decided to move the annual Worcester County St. Patrick's Parade from Sunday to March 24.

The related road race, Guinness Celtic 5K, has been rescheduled to the same date.

The forecast for Sunday calls for snow in the early hours, changing to sleet and rain at midmorning.

The parade has been held in challenging weather conditions over the years, but only once before has it been postponed. In 1994, a blizzard forced organizers to put a hold on the festivities.

Meantime, Mayor Joseph Petty's Breakfast and Roast will be held as scheduled on Saturday, March 9.

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