Dance troupes, dogs with green fur, Irish clans, bagpipers, dancing inflatable shamrocks and politicians — including gubernatorial hopefuls Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson — waved to the crowd.

St. Patrick’s Day is quickly approaching. On Monday, the Irish holiday will be celebrated all over the world. But in Detroit’s Corktown specifically, the celebration starts early.