ON THIS DAY: 1762
NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 17: 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. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)
On This Day in 1762…
Did You Know?
The first St. Patrick’s Day parade in America took place.