Which New York City avenue does the Saint Patrick's Day Parade march along?

The New York City Saint Patrick’s Day Parade marches along Fifth Avenue. Its traditional Manhattan route runs north from 44th Street to 79th Street, passing some of the city’s most recognizable landmarks.

The parade began in 1762, when New York’s growing Irish community organized a celebration. That makes it one of the oldest recorded Saint Patrick’s Day parades and among the city’s longest-running annual traditions. The procession typically includes Irish cultural groups, marching bands, firefighters, police organizations, military units and county associations.

A common mix-up is Broadway, another famous New York parade route. Broadway is associated with events such as ticker-tape celebrations and the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, while the Saint Patrick’s Day procession traditionally uses Fifth Avenue. The route is also distinct from the nearby St. Patrick’s Cathedral, which stands on Fifth Avenue near 50th Street.