A holiday that celebrates Irish culture as well as Ireland's patron saint, the USA celebrates St. Patrick's Day in a big, green way.
And, if you're looking for the best St. Patrick's Day parades and cities in the US, these top spots will tick every box.
Dating to 1762, the NYC St. Patrick's Day parade includes over 150,000 participants and travels down the iconic Fifth Avenue shopping street.
Drawing hundreds of thousands of spectators each year, the Boston St. Patrick's Day parade always puts on a good family-friendly show.
Aside from its lively St. Patrick’s Day parade, around 400,000 people flock to Chicago to see its river dyed a fabulous green.
The St. Patrick’s Day parade in San Francisco is one of the largest on the west coast. It starts at Market Street and attracts over 100,000 people.
The Seattle St. Patrick's Day celebration includes a parade and a ceremonial painting of a green stripe on 4th Avenue.
Savannah is known for its lively St. Patrick’s Day parade, multiple parties, and a ‘greening’ of the fountain in Forsyth Park.
Though known for its Mardi Gras festivities, New Orleans also hosts a lively St. Patrick’s Day celebration.