New York City celebrates rainy St. Patrick's Day Parade
But the drizzle and humidity didn't dampen New York City's St. Patrick's Day Parade, which kicked off at 11 a.m. and brought a sea of green to Fifth Avenue.
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Bands, bagpipes, and the color green filled Manhattan for hours as groups including the FDNY and Gov. Kathy Hochul followed Grand Marshal Michael Benn through the streets.
'The Parade has not been canceled due to bad weather. That said, the Parade has marched in a variety of meteorologic conditions that have included various examples of inclemency,' organizers said.
Emily Rahhal is a digital reporter who has covered New York City since 2023 after reporting in Los Angeles for years. She joined PIX11 in 2024. See more of her work here and follow her on Twitter here.
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