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The tradition of celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in the U.S. dates back to 1762, meaning that New York City’s St. Patrick’s Day parade is older than the U.S. itself! That concludes our list of the biggest St. Patrick’s Day parades around the world. The Florida city of St. Augustine, the oldest city in North America, claims to have hosted the continent’s first St. Patrick’s Day parade, which stepped off in 1601. The largest St Patrick’s Day parade in South America is held in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Which US city celebrates St Patrick’s Day the most? New York City and Boston both celebrate St Patrick’s Day well, but so does Chicago. The city dyes its river green. Is Boston or New York better for St Patrick’s Day? We have opted with New York Per the South Boston parade website, Bostonians were the first to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in North America. Festivities took place on March 17, 1737, to support the city's new Irish immigrants. Savannah, Georgia, is home to the second-largest St. Patrick's Day parade in the U.S. Founded in 1824, the event is now 201 years old. The parade, which dates to the turn of the 20th century, marks both St. Patrick’s Day and Evacuation Day, which commemorates the day in 1776 when British troops left Boston after a protracted A drummer performs during the St. Patrick's Day parade, Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Boston, Mass. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty) “There is probably a lot of alcohol consumed today,” the Bedford The second largest St. Patrick’s Day parade in North America is found in the historic, Southern town of Savannah, Georgia. In a city known for its rowdy festivals (and open-container policies—you can carry open cups of drinks on the street), St. Patrick’s Day is often cited as one of the city’s biggest and boldest parties. Taking place on March 18, the 56th annual Norfolk St. Patrick’s Day Parade is a big one for this Virginia coastal city; it marks the first parade since the Covid pandemic outbreak. The St. Patrick’s Day Parade is the city’s biggest annual parade, attracting nearly a quarter-million viewers. It follows a circular route through the heart of the Mile High City and features 10,000 marchers, floats, marching bands, dancers and Irish-themed fun with a Western flair that includes horses and stagecoaches. Parade Schedule. Our annual St. Patrick’s Day Parades are considered another opportunity for family and friends to get together and enjoy a day outdoors. It seems as if the entire city is on the street with picnic baskets, umbrellas, and their recreational vehicles – enjoying one of the biggest street parties of the year! New York City, Chicago, Boston are among largest parades for St. Patrick's Day in 2024. Turn to New York City, which hosts one of the largest St. Patrick's Day parades in the nation. Approximately 150,000 people march in the parade that draws about 2 million spectators. The tradition By PATRICK WHITTLE It’s that time of year again when more than a million green-clad revelers fill the streets of America’s most Irish big city for the South Boston St. Patrick’s Day parade Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Get ready to patty hard in the City of Brotherly Love on Sunday, March 10, when one of the country's oldest St. Patrick's Day parades returns. For more than 250 years It’s no surprise that Sydney has one of the biggest St Patrick’s Day parades worldwide since it is home to the third largest population of Irish people. The bustling city of Sydney comes even more alive than usual, with an expansive themed parade which has been on the go for 200 years and guarantees a fantastic time. The New York City parade (150,000 participants and 2 million spectators) and the Chicago parade (est. 2 million spectators) are two of the biggest St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in the US. What is the oldest St. Patrick’s Day parade in the US? The Rochester St. Patrick’s Day Parade is a cherished annual tradition that brings the community together in a lively celebration of Irish heritage, unity, and pride. Since its founding in 1977, the parade has grown into one of the city's largest and most spirited parades, filling the streets of downtown Rochester with vibrant floats, marching bands, dance groups, and local organizations The New York City St. Patrick’s Parade is the largest and oldest parade celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in the world. Dating back to March 17, 1762, this gigantic parade starts at 11am and continues until around 5pm. The Hostess City of the South celebrated its first St. Patrick’s Day parade in 1824 and has continued to do so every March 17 for the past 201 years. Not only is the parade one of the oldest and
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