Thousands line Fifth Avenue for NYC’s St. Patrick’s Day parade (12 images)

By Wade Sheridan

New York City’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade took over Fifth Avenue on Monday, with thousands of spectators lining the streets. The procession, which passed St. Patrick’s Cathedral, featured marching bands, Irish organizations, and uniformed service members. New York Governor Kathy Hochul and New York City Mayor Eric Adams were in attendance to celebrate the tradition.

A bagpipe marching band marches past St. Patrick's Cathedral during the St. Patrick's Day Parade on Fifth Avenue in New York City on March, 17, 2025. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI

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New York Governor Kathy Hochul attends the parade. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI

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The Archbishop of New York, Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan (C), greets Grand Marshal Michael Benn. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI

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New York City Mayor Eric Adams marches in parade. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI

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