MMA Fighter Conor McGregor Marches In Chicago St. Patrick's Day Parade
Chicago (CBS) -- Saturday's downtown St. Patrick's Day Parade brought out Chicago's Irish pride and a few special Irish visitors.
Professional mixed martial artist and boxer Conor McGregor marched in the 64th annual parade alongside Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker.
????????☘️Marching in the 64th annual @StPatsParadeChi with a special visitor, @TheNotoriousMMA. Have a safe and fun #StPatricksDay, Chicago! Slainte!???????? ☘️ #StPatricksDayParade pic.twitter.com/vxNVx5lUOD
— Mayor Rahm Emanuel (@ChicagosMayor) March 16, 2019
"Thank you so much for the hospitality! What a city! What a parade! What an honour!!" McGregor posted on his Instagram page. "I am one proud Irishman today, and everyday, thank you all so much!"Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar also attended the parade.
McGregor was in town Friday for a toast to Chicago's first responders at the Binny's in Lincoln Park.
We are out here in Chicago supporting the First Responders with @binnysbev and @properwhiskey!
Thank you guys for the hospitality and for supporting these everyday heroes with me!
Let's go everybody, St. Paddy's weekend begins now!!! ☘️ pic.twitter.com/lam2ijQ32X— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) March 16, 2019
