Organizers of Halifax's St. Patrick's Day cancelled this year's parade and blame the messy winter streets.

The Charitable Irish Society planned to run the parade along Barrington Street to Spring Garden Road on Saturday.

"A number of participants have expressed concerns with problems getting floats organized because of ice," organizers wrote on their website. "Sidewalks along parts of the parade route are still a mess."

They also said the South Park Street marshalling area for floats would be "challenging" for parking.

If the snow and ice melts in time, they plan to hold the 2016 parade on March 12.

Until then, enjoy these highlights from last year.