Carney, who was sworn in as prime minister on Friday, was joined by several Quebec-based cabinet ministers as he shook hands and waved to thousands gathered along the drizzly parade route in the downtown core.

Montrealers were feeling green amid the 200th edition of Montreal’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Sunday. More than 120 groups, 20 floats, 60 merchant units, and 3,000 participants marched down Maisonneuve Boulevard on Sunday to celebrate Irish heritage in Quebec.

Carney, who is also celebrating his 60th birthday, was serenaded by some revellers with happy birthday, some of whom who cheered his presence at the yearly Montreal staple.