Paul Healey, of Holbrook, walks with friends toward the action of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, in South Boston. – Pat Greenhouse/ The Boston Globe Participants dressed as Min

Thousands participated, including marching bands, veteran groups and others on a sunny, blue-sky day in downtown Naples.

The annual celebration’s start time was moved to 11:30 a.m., in a bid to curb excessive rowdiness and overcrowding.