Jig through photos of past St. Patrick's Day celebrations

Michael O'Brien of Cedarhurst, New York, walks his Irish Wolfhound named Rory O'Moore in the St. Patrick's Day parade in Hempstead, New York on March 13, 1955. The dog had previously won best in breed at a dog show held at Madison Square Garden.

Grace Mary Smith of Philadelphia leads schoolmates from Cardinal Dougherty High School in the St. Patrick's Day Parade along Fifth Ave. past 50th St. on March 17, 1965 in New York City.

One member of an elementary school marching band helps another adjust his uniform, before the St Patrick's Day Parade, New York, New York, March 17, 1962.

Irish Pipers Band of San Francisco in the St. Patrick's Day parade on March 17, 1967.

Miss Vicki Hissong, 23, Queen of the Emerald Isle, rides in her official car near the front of Denver's St. Patrick's Day parade on 15th St. near California on March 16, 1968. Riding on the hood is Keith Buhr who identified himself only as "one of the wee people-a leprechaun." There were more than 1,000 participants in the March entourage.

1973: People gathered to watch New York's St Patrick's Day Parade in 1973. Floats, placards, 'hippy' costumes and unbecoming behaviour were banned.

The St. Patrick's Day parade marches down Broadway in Boston, Mass, on April 2, 1978.

Joann Sanborn and Christine Crossman express a festive mood during the St. Patrick's Day parade, Portland, Maine, West End, March 17, 1989.

Students from Rice High School New York pose for the camera during the St Patrick's Day parade on 5th Avenue, New York, New York, March 17, 1979.

Shamrock balloon at the 1991 Los Angeles St Patrick's Day Parade

Marchers during the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in New York City on March 17th, 1992.

Shown are young dancers from the Regan Wick School of Irish Dance performing a jig on their way down the avenue during the Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 16, 1997.

Southie's St. Patrick's Day Parade along Broadway. Boston Police Pipes and Drums march on March 14, 1999.

Members of a bagpipe band tune their pipes on a side street of Fifth Avenue before marching in the St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 17, 1999 in New York. Between 150,000 and 160,000 people marched in the annual St. Patrick's Day parade, which was expected to draw 1 million spectators.

Spectators during the St. Patrick's Day Parade in New York City on March 17th, 1992.

F365894 04: A group of Irish dancers perform during the St. Patrick's Day parade in Chicago, IL on March 11, 2000.

Workers dye the Chicago River green prior to the start of the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Chicago March 11, 2000.

Dennis Dunn of New Rochelle, NY waves from the sidewalk along Fifth Avenue as US First Lady Hillary Clinton marches past in the St. Patrick's Day parade on March 17, 2000 in New York City. Clinton is running against New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani for the Senate.

Workers crossing a buildings' shadow dye the Chicago River green prior to the start of the St. Patrick's Day parade on March 13, 2004 in Chicago, IL.

Irish dancers perform in the St. Patrick's Day parade on March 13, 2004 in Chicago, Illinois.

Bagpipers perform in the St. Patrick's Day parade on March 13, 2004 in Chicago, Illinois.

Participants march on Broad Street during the 53rd Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade March 14, 2004 in Philadelphia, Pa. An estimated 10,000 people came out to watch the parade, which featured more than 120 marching units and included musical bands, Irish dancers, and Irish culture groups. St. Patrick's Day is March 17, 2004.

Kim Burgess, of Roebling, New Jersey wears shamrock eyeglasses as she watches the 53rd Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade March 14, 2004 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. An estimated 10,000 people came out to watch the parade, which featured more than 120 marching units and included musical bands, Irish dancers, and Irish culture groups. St. Patrick's Day is March 17, 2004.

Bagpipers make their way up 5th Avenue during the 244th New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 17, 2005. The parade is the largest St. Patrick's Day parade in the world.

Dennis (R) and Daniel Mann of Rhode Island show their colors along 5th Avenue during the 244th New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 17, 2005. The festivity is billed as the world's largest St Patrick's Day parade.

People wave Irish flags as they watch marching bands make their way up 5th Avenue during the 244th New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade om March 17, 2005. The parade is the largest St. Patrick's Day parade in the world.

Members of the Lincoln Park Hibernians dressed as St. Patrick Elvis's march in the St. Patrick's Day parade on March 11, 2006 in Chicago, IlL. This is Chicago's 51st annual St. Patrick's Day parade.

Workers spread an orange powder to dye the Chicago River green before starting St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 17, 2007 in Chicago, IL.The river is dyed with an orange food coloring that is safe for the environment.

Firefighters and other onlookers watch as paraders march in the 248th annual St. Patrick's Day parade March 17, 2009 in New York City. The parade honors the patron saint of Ireland and marched for the first time on March 17, 1762, fourteen years before the Declaration of Independence.

Spectators watch St. Patrick's Day Parade on Fifth Ave.

Thousands of spectators watch as the Chicago River is dyed green before the annual St. Patrick's Day parade on March 13, 2010 in Chicago, IL. The annual St. Patrick's Day celebration has included dying the Chicago River green since 1962.

Revelers prepare to march in the 249th annual St. Patrick's Day parade in New York City on March 17, 2010. The parade honors the patron saint of Ireland, who marched for the first time on March 17, 1762, fourteen years before the Declaration of Independence.

Archbishop Timothy Dolan (C) greets young members of Fundacion Real Banda outside Saint Patrick's Cathedral during the 250th annual St. Patrick's Day parade March 17, 2011 in New York City. The parade honors the patron saint of Ireland, who marched for the first time in the U.S. on March 17, 1762, fourteen years before the Declaration of Independence.

Writer and Parade Grand Marshal Mary Higgins Clark is pulled in a horse-drawn carriage during the 250th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 17, 2011 in New York City.

U.S. President Obama (L) talks with patrons as he visits a bar to celebrate St. Patrick's day at the Dubliner Restaurant and Pub on March 17, 2012 in Washington, DC. Next week, Obama and Vice President Biden will meet the Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny and attend a St. Patrick's Day lunch at the Capitol.

Revelers cheer on the marchers during the 251st annual St. Patrick's Day Parade March 17, 2012 in New York City. The parade honors the patron saint of Ireland and was held for the first time in New York on March 17, 1762, 14 years before the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

Revelers watch the 252nd annual St. Patrick's Day Parade March 16, 2013 in New York City. The parade honors the patron saint of Ireland and was held for the first time in New York on March 17, 1762, 14 years before the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

Participants cheer along the annual St. Patrick's Day parade in New York on March 17, 2014.

Revelers watch the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade along Fifth Ave in Manhattan on March 17, 2014 in New York City. Political controversy surrounded this year's parade, as New York City Mayor Bill De Blasio decided not to march due to the parade organizer's policy to ban participants that identify themselves as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender. Heineken and Guinness announced earlier that they would drop their parade sponsorship for the same reasons.

Paradegoers watch as the annual South Boston St. Patrick's Parade passes on March 20, 2016 in Boston, Mass. According to parade organizers, the South Boston St. Patrick's Parade is listed as the second longest parade in the country.

A group of dancers march during the St Patrick's Day parade in New York on March 17, 2015.

New York City Police Officers march in the 256th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 17, 2017 in New York City.

Members of a color guard twirl green flags as they march along 5th Avenue during the annual St. Patrick's Day parade, March 17, 2017 in New York City. The New York City St. Patrick's Day parade, dating back to 1762, is the world's largest St. Patrick's Day celebration.

The 2018 New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade in New York City is on March 17, 2018.

People participate on the sidelines of the annual St. Patrick's Day parade along 5th Ave. on March 17, 2018 in New York City. New York's Saint Patrick's Day parade is the largest worldwide.

Bagpipers march on 5th Avenue during the annual New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 16, 2019. - The New York City St. Patrick's Day parade, dating back to 1762, is the world's largest St. Patrick's Day celebration.

A boy dressed as 'Uncle Sam' and a girl dressed in all green make their way up 5th Avenue during the annual New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 16, 2019. - The New York City St. Patrick's Day parade, dating back to 1762, is the world's largest St. Patrick's Day celebration.

An aerial view of the Chicago River as it winds its way through downtown after being dyed green in celebration of St. Patrick's day on March 16, 2019 in Chicago, IL. Dyeing the river green has been a St. Patrick's Day tradition in the city since 1962.

A woman pours beer from a pitcher on the morning of St. Patrick's Day at McGillin's Olde Ale House on March 17, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The oldest continuously operating tavern in the city keeps its holiday tradition of dyeing beer green during the celebration, as restrictions ease during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

A bagpipe player and members of the Fighting 69th Infantry Regiment, the New York Army National Guard's 1st Battalion march outside St. Patrick's Cathedral before the St. Patrick's Day Mass on March 17, 2021 in New York City.

A bartender wears a facemask while preparing drinks at Molly's Pub on St. Patrick's day in New York on March 17, 2021.

Customers cheer with beers at McSorley's Old Ale House on St. Patrick's Day, March 17, 2022 in New York City. - After New York State dropped its mask and vaccine requirements, St. Patrick's Day is the first holiday in two years that people can celebrate without Covid restrictions.

New York Mayor Eric Adams participates in the St. Patrick's Day Parade down 5th Ave. on March 17, 2022 in New York City. Known as the world's largest St. Patrick's Day Parade, New York welcomes the annual event after holding a virtual event last year due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Dozens of bands, performers, politicians, and other groups made their way up Fifth Avenue to celebrate Irish heritage.

Revelers dressed in green wave during the Boston St. Patrick's Day and Evacuation Day Parade in Boston, Mass. on March 17, 2024.