New York City’s 264th annual St. Patrick’s Day parade kicked off at 11 a.m. on 43rd Street. It’s estimated 2 million spectators and 150,000 marchers – including the mayor and governor of New York – line 5th Avenue for the event. Michael Benn, the longtime chairman of the Queens County St. Patrick’s Parade held in Rockaway Beach, is this year’s Grand Marshall.
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A woman and child celebrating St. Patrick’s Day at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Manhattan. Paul Martinka for the NYPost
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FDNY members marching in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Paul Martinka
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2025 Grand Marshal Michael A. Benn waving to the crowd during the parade. REUTERS
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FDNY Pipes & Drums band members marching in the parade. Stephen Yang
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A parade drummer giving a kid a high-five. REUTERS
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Gov. Kathy Hochul marching with New York AG Letitia James. Stephen Yang
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Marchers playing the accordion and other instruments in the parade. REUTERS
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A man in face paint waving an Irish flag on the parade route. Paul Martinka
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Cheerleaders dancing in the parade. Stephen Yang
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A little boy getting a closer view of the parade. REUTERS
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Bill Corrigan, aide to the Marshall of the Queens County Ancient Order of Hibernians, is seen preparing for the parade on the steps of St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Robert Mecea
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Parade participants are seen preparing for St. Patrick’s Day on the steps of St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York, Monday, March 17, 2025. Robert Mecea
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One spectator shows his Irish pride ahead of the parade. Robert Mecea
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Aides to the Marshall, members of the Ancient Order of Hibernians representing various New York counties are seen posing for a photo on the steps of St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Robert Mecea
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Scenes before the NYC St. Pat’s Day parade on March 17, 2025. James Messerschmidt
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Musicians take part in the 264th New York City St. Patrick’s Day parade in Manhattan in New York City, New York, U.S., March 17, 2025. REUTERS
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A marcher plays the bagpipes before the parade. James Messerschmidt
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Mayor Eric Adams arrives ahead of the 264th New York City St. Patrick’s Day parade. Paul Martinka
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An NYPD officer prepares before the parade. Paul Martinka for the NYPost
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A spectator poses in her green attire. James Messerschmidt
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New York City Mayor Eric Adams takes part in the 264th annual St Patrick’s Day parade on 5th Avenue in Manhattan in New York City, U.S., March 17, 2025. REUTERS
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A family poses for a selfie on the day of the 264th New York City St. Patrick’s Day parade in Manhattan in New York City, New York, U.S., March 17, 2025. REUTERS
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Cardinal Timothy Dolan watching the parade. Paul Martinka for the NYPost
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Members of New York State Police marching in the parade. Paul Martinka
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People in the crowd reacting to the St. Patrick’s Day parade. REUTERS
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Bagpipers marching on 5th Avenue. Paul Martinka
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A child at the parade wearing a shamrock headband. Paul Martinka
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NYPD officers on horsebasck in the parade. Paul Martinka for the NYPost
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A couple of parade-goers wearing fake beards. Erik Pendzich/Shutterstock
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Children marching in the parade in traditional outfits. REUTERS
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People cheering on the parade in their finest St. Patrick’s Day outfits. Paul Martinka
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A little boy waving an Irish flag while riding on a man’s shoulders in the parade. Stephen Yang
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A woman with a “Shake Your Shamrock” sign at. the parade rout. Paul Martinka
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A girl attending the parade with shamrock glasses. Stephen Yang
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A group in matching sweaters in Manhattan. Stephen Yang
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New Yorkers at the parade with Irish flags. Stephen Yang
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FDNY members waving while marching in the parade. Paul Martinka
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A family enjoying teh parade. Stephen Yang
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A group of leprechauns celebrating St. Patrick’s Day. Paul Martinka
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A flautist performing while marching. Paul Martinka
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A sleepy little girl taking a nap during the festivities. Paul Martinka
