New York
Some historical details with link.
After Irish immigrants found their way to America, the Colonies celebrated St Patrick's Day for the first time in Boston, in 1737.
In New York City, the earliest celebration was held in 1756 at the Crown and Thistle Tavern, according to the U.S. Department of International Information programs.
Parades were not initially included in the activities.
The first St. Patrick's Day parade was born in Manhattan, on March 17, 1762, when Irish soldiers serving in the English military marched through New York City streets accompanied by the bold familiar command of highland Bagpipes, ancient instruments capable of emitting a haunting shrill wail exploited by early Celtic soldiers to intimidate the enemy.
The first St. Patrick's Day parade was held in New York as more of a political statement, to demonstrate the Irish voice to Parliament.
This was just after the Irish potato famine in 1846, when the Irish population grew by 20% in NY. Over 15,000 Irishmen showed up for that first parade. When government officials realized this huge group hadn't decided whom to vote for, they decided to join and march with them to gain their votes.
The first PARADE took place in Manhattan, NYC on March 17th 1762. St Patrick's day celebrations started in Boston in 1737. In 1756 Irish Americans celebrated at the Crown & Thistle Tavern.
Cleveland has the 3rd largest St Patricks day parade.
The Saint Patrick's Day Parade in New York City is the largest parade in the United States with over 150,000 marchers and over 2 million viewers in attendance.
The largest St. Patricks day parade is in Savannah Ga. The reason it is unique is because so many people get together and have fun and its so large.
St. Patricks day! About 65% of the people at the St. Patricks day parade are Irish!
New York City is the largest. Chicago and Boston are close seconds. The shortest however is held in Conklin, Michigan.
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With 150,000 marchers and up to 2 million spectators lining the streets, the Saint Patrick's Day parade held in New York City has become the largest St. Patrick's Day parade not only in the United States but in the world.
Washington DC
March 4th
Well the first St. Patricks day parade was actually held in New York City in 1762. For the second question one million people took part in the St. Patricks day festival in Dublin. Hope this helps
it shows victory ,pride, and loyalty
Macy's Parade