Hundreds of bagpipers, dignitaries, and politicians including Governor Cuomo.
The marchers Friday came from all walks of life - military members, teachers and students, police and firefighters, politicians, plumbers and steamfitters.
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Heavily armed officers kept a no-nonsense eye on security around the parade route as a pipe band played "God Bless America."
CHECK OUT STREET CLOSURES DURING THE PARADE
The New York National Guard's "Fighting 69th" brought its mascots - Irish wolfhounds.
St. Patrick's Cathedral displayed both the American and Irish flags. A special Mass was held there before the parade stepped off.
Mayor De Blasio even stopped to greet Cardinal Dolan at the cathedral.
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The route also passed Trump Tower, the home of President Donald Trump and his family.
There was barely a trace of the city's Tuesday snowstorm.
Among such a festive time, The Braves honored EMT Yadira Arroyo who was killed less than 24 hours before.