St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Get ready to paint the Big Apple kelly green because the New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade is marching into town with its 265th massive celebration! Holding the crown as the oldest and largest parade of its kind in the world, this historic spectacle dates all the way back to 1762, well before the United States was even a glimmer in George Washington’s eye. Watch Fifth Avenue transform into an absolute river of shamrocks as nearly 150,000 marchers, booming pipe bands, and spectacular Irish dancers make their triumphant journey past the awe-inspiring St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Led by Grand Marshal Robert J. McCann, this cultural blockbuster unites two million cheerful spectators for five glorious hours of unabashed Irish pride, soaring bagpipes, and enough lively spirit to make anyone feel the luck of the Irish for the day.