CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARBULLETIN.COM
The city broke ground yesterday on an extension of Kapolei Parkway to connect Renton Road to the north-south road under construction by the state. Ewa Hongwanji church members, Beatrice Tashiro, left, Lillian Oshiro and Dot Kawakami get ready for groundbreaking photo with Mayor Mufi Hannemann.

FL MORRIS / FMORRIS@STARBULLETIN.COM
The St. Patrick's Day Block Party, sponsored by Murphy's Bar & Grill, closed lower Nuuanu Avenue yesterday. Despite the rain, which was heavy at times, Lucille Sturdivant enjoyed the festivities, dancing in puddles in the street.