St. Patrick's Day Parade NYC 2010: Pictures
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg marches in the 249th annual St. Patrick's Day parade March 17, 2010 in New York City. (Getty Images)more pics »No one celebrates St. Patrick's Day like NYC, and 2010 has been no exception. Fortunately for New York's holiday revelers, the sun came out Wednesday to warm parade participants and onlookers.
Onlookers at the St. Patrick's Day Parade, NYC 2010. (Getty)Unlike most city's the Big Apple doesn't hold its parade on the Saturday before the holiday. In true celebratory fashion, they give March 17th the reverence it deserves by holding their festivities on St. Patrick's Day itself.
New York's St. Patrick's Day parade has a long and proud history dating back to colonial days when Irish soldiers in the British military first held a parade on March 17, 1762. Here are some pictures from the 2010 parade.
Archbishop Timothy Dolan (R) waves during the 249th annual St. Patrick's Day parade March 17, 2010 in New York City. The parade honors the patron saint of Ireland and marched for the first time on March 17, 1762, fourteen years before the Declaration of Independence. (Getty Images)more pics »
Onlookers watch the 249th annual St. Patrick's Day parade March 17, 2010 in New York City. The parade honors the patron saint of Ireland and marched for the first time on March 17, 1762, fourteen years before the Declaration of Independence. (Getty Images)more pics »
Revelers prepare to march in the 249th annual St. Patrick's Day parade March 17, 2010 in New York City. The parade honors the patron saint of Ireland and marched for the first time on March 17, 1762, fourteen years before the Declaration of Independence. (Getty Images)more pics »
A painting of Saint Patrick is seen outside Saint Patrick's Cathedral during the 249th annual St. Patrick's Day parade March 17, 2010 in New York City. The parade honors the patron saint of Ireland and marched for the first time on March 17, 1762, fourteen years before the Declaration of Independence. (Getty Images)more pics »Photos: Chicago River Dyed Green For St. Patrick's Day Parade
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