DanRobinson commented St Patrick's Day: Everyone wants to be Irish on 'most friendly...

It's billed as the friendliest day of the year - when everyone wants to be Irish.

And true to form, spirits were raised as drums banged, flags were raised and Celtic dancing broke out.

Thousands gathered for a midweek party, as Nottingham was painted a fun shade of green - the colour of even the umbrellas that were unleashed as the weather quite literally tried to rain on the parade.

Beginning in Forest Recreation Ground at noon, the 16th St Patrick's Day procession descended towards the..