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St. Patrick’s Day Parade in NYC

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These gals get into the spirit along the parade route in Midtown. A crowd estimated at 2 million people packed the city for one of the country’s largest celebrations. William Farrington

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Dennis O’Mann and his leprechaun puppet are a big hit among the crowds lining up along Fifth Avenue to watch the parade, which is in its 251st year. UPI

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The New York City Police Department’s pipe and drum band marches up Fifth Avenue. UPI

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A troop of blue-uniformed play for the crowds lined up on Fifth Ave. Helayne Seidman

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Members of the New York City Fire Department march carry the flag as they march in the parade. AFP/Getty Images

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Bagpipers march up 5th Ave. during the parade. AP

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Even the kids got into the action: Frankie Amari, 15, a sophomore at St. Joseph By The Sea High School on Staten Island, blows his baritone horn as he marches with the school band. Brigitte Stelzer

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Timothy Cardinal Dolan, Archbishop of New York waves to the crowds in front of historic St. Patrick’s Cathedral along the parade route. EPA

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Mayor Michael Bloomberg (center) waves the Irish flag as he and Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly (right) march in parade. EPA

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A marching band passes the St. Patrick’s Cathedral. REUTERS

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Follow the green: A parade-goer (left) from the French town of Plougastel in Brittany gets directions during parade. AFP/Getty Images

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Even baby gets into the action in a classic knit cap along the parade route. AFP/Getty Images

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Jimmy Walpole from Howard Beach, Queens, wears a flesh-colored undershirt emblazoned with Celtic symbols as he gets into the Irish spirit. Helayne Seidman

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Erin Donaghey and Cassy Nichols revel along the parade route. William Farrington

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Irish eyes are smiling: Flag in hand, pretty Nina Schwarz, 20, made the trip from Westchester County to watch the parade. Helayne Seidman

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