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Rain and grey skies did not keep revelers away.
"It's the best thing for New York," said local resident Patrick
Delaney. "It's just what we need, a shot in the arm to take off
the focus, lift our spirits."
Marching bands playing bagpipes, performers and politicians all
walked to celebrate Irish heritage, along with members of the
New York City Fire Department and Police Department.
The parade halted at noon and turned south towards Ground Zero
for a moment of silence to mark the 20th anniversary of
theSeptember 11 World Trade Center attacks.
"It's a great day," said New York Attorney General Letitia
James, adding that she was pleased "to be an honorary Irish
person."
The parade, which kicked off at 44th street on Fifth Avenue,
drew visitors from overseas and from across the United States.
"We came from Ireland to celebrate, to see the parade here,
we've seen so much about it," said Laura Taeny. "We haven't been
able to go to a parade in two years, so we're so excited to be
here."
Others came from closer to home.
"After two years not having this, it's great to be back," said
Justine Pacheco from Nassau County, New York.
(Reporting by Christine Kiernan; editing by Diane Craft)
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