A parade of green was held on Thursday to commemorate St. Patricks Day in New York City. The 250th annual parade, which was led by Mary Higgins, was the largest St. Patrick’s Day Parade in America.

The parade took off at 11:00 PM and continued until 4:30 PM. It started at 44th Street to the Fifth Avenue until it ended at 79th Street. They also passed at the world renowned St. Patrick’s Cathedral.

Marry Higgins, whose roots can be traced to the West of Ireland, proudly led the 2011 St. Patrick’s Day in New York City.

NYC St. Patrick’s Day has been celebrated with a lavish parade since 1762. It popularly depicts the Irish culture and heritage in the most populous city in the United States.

Restaurants in New York City benefit as well with the celebration of St. Patrick’s Day.

They are expected to serve traditional Irish dishes such as shepherd’s pie, as well as corned beef and cabbage. Drinks like Guinness beer and Bailey’s are also served. However, green beer is the people’s all-time favorite.

Several people and families who were unable to join the parade watched the large festivity live on the Internet or through the official website of NYC St. Patrick’s Day parade. Also, families left at home took part in the celebration by cooking their own corned beef in a crock pot, as well as other Irish dishes.

Houses and many establishments were decorated with shamrocks. People giving four leaf clovers and telling funny rhymes are just some of the ways that perk up the spirit of St. Patrick Day.

The website of NYC St. Patrick’s Day encourages supporters to give contributions to the traditional event so it can continue for generations.