"The first recorded St. Patrick's Day parade was held not in Ireland but in New York City in 1762, and with the dramatic increase of Irish immigrants to the United States in the mid-19th century,...
NYC St. Patrick's Day Parade
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The NYC St. Patrick's Day Parade is a long-standing tradition that celebrates Irish heritage and culture, taking place annually along Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. The 264th installment of this iconic event will occur on March 17, 2025, at 11:00 AM, featuring a lively procession that draws thousands of spectators from across the city and beyond.
With a commitment to community spirit, the Parade honors notable figures and leaders, such as the 2025 Grand Marshal Michael A. Benn, while providing volunteer opportunities and hosting various activities leading up to the event. Spectators are encouraged to arrive early for the best viewing spots along Fifth Avenue, ensuring a festive atmosphere regardless of weather conditions.
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It seems everyone loves a parade these days but the St. Paddy's Day procession in NYC is still the granddaddy of them all -- replete with wall to wall bagpipes and cops and... more than a few cops...
It might as well be called the bagpipes parade, for the plethora of elegantly kilted bagpipers, with the only real difference being the colors of the uniforms, and most everything representing and...
This is my 8th year flying out for the parade, my man is a Firefighter and his best bud is now a Retired FDNY. So we started coming in 2002, and that year with the 343 Firefighters with United...
I came here with Miss Sarit, and we had a lot of fun. We started the day off by going to a St. Patty's day breakfast, complete with all you can drink green-beer, buffet green pancakes / green...


