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SAANVI LAMBA, Editor-in-Chief

Every year on March 17th, New York City hosts one of the largest and oldest St. Patrick's Day parades in the world. It was first held in 1762, the parade celebrates Irish culture and heritage, bringing millions of people to Fifth Avenue. The streets fill with bagpipers, Irish dancers, colorful floats, and people from all over.

The parade features over 150,000 participants, including local groups, marching bands, and cultural organizations. With over 150,000 participants, the parade includes local groups, marching bands, and cultural organizations. While the parade honors St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, it's also a chance to celebrate the Irish-American community's important history and contributions. It's a fun, exciting day that brings people together to enjoy Irish music, history, and of course, a lot of green.

Chicago's St. Patrick's Day celebrations are just as amazing, with the city's yearly parade attracting large crowds and showing the city's deep Irish roots. This year, thousands of viewers gathered along Columbus Drive to watch the colorful floats, bagpipers, and Irish dancers. One of the most special traditions in Chicago is the dyeing of the Chicago River, which turns a bright green every year in honor of the holiday. The parade, first held in 1843, celebrates both Irish culture and the city's vast Irish-American community. With over 100,000 participants, Chicago's St. Patrick's Day parade is an exciting event that attracts people from across the country to experience the festive atmosphere.