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St. Patrick's Day in New York City

With the St. Patrick's Day Parade, numerous Irish Pubs and restaurants, it's no wonder that many New Yorkers consider themselves Irish on St. Patrick's Day. St. Patrick's Day is a great experience if you're visiting New York City on March 17, so check out this information to make your St. Patrick's Day in New York City all it can be.

St. Patrick's Day Parade

The St. Patrick's Day Parade is one of New York City's oldest and largest parades. While the St. Patrick's Day Parade doesn't feature the famous floats or balloons featured in other New York City parades, the St. Patrick's Day Parade is a uniquely festive experience, including marching bands, bag pipes and plenty of men in kilts.

St. Patrick's Day Music and Events

Throughout early March, there are many events to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. Many of New York City's museums offer events for families and children to commemorate St. Patricks Day, and there are always concerts to celebrate the holiday.

St. Patrick's Day Parade Pictures: March 17, 2006

See pictures of marching bands, bagpipe players and firefighters participating in the St. Patrick's Day Parade. With over 150,000 marchers, the St. Patrick's Day Parade is quite possibly New York City's largest parade.

St. Patrick's Day Parade Picture Gallery

See pictures from the 2002 St. Patrick's Day Parade held on March 16th in New York City. Great views of the St. Patrick's Day Parade if you can't make this year's St. Patrick's Day parade.
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