St. Patrick's Day celebrations around Long Island 2017
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Francesca Reilly of Kings Park, left, enjoys the Kings Park St. Patrick's Day Parade with her niece, Fiona Campanelli, 2, of Kings Park, on March 3, 2018.
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Spectators look on during the Kings Park St. Patrick's Day parade on March 3, 2018.
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Don Lotten of the Kings Park Fire Department sports a fake green mustache during the Kings Park St. Patrick's Day parade on March 3, 2018.
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The Siol Na h'Eireann Pipes & Drums march during the Kings Park St. Patrick's Day parade on March 3, 2018.
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The Brentwood Fire Department Wanderers march during the Kings Park St. Patrick's Day parade on March 3, 2018.
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Layla Maynard of Kings Park, left, watches the Kings Park St. Patrick's Day parade with her Great Dane, Luna, March 3, 2018.
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Macallan Alerte, 1, of Rockville Centre, is captivated by the bright costumes and loud music at the 21st annual Rockville Centre St. Patrick's Parade on Saturday, March 25, 2017.
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There were green toppers at the Rockville Centre St. Patrick's Parade on Saturday, March 25, 2017.
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Hats off to these creatively costumed marchers in the Rockville Centre St. Patrick's Parade on Saturday, March 25, 2017.
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The 21st annual Rockville Centre St. Patrick's Day Parade drew parade-goers of all ages on Saturday, March 25, 2017.
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Patti Ann McDonald, Grand Marshal of the 21st annual Rockville Centre St. Patrick's Day Parade, greets attendees as she walks the parade route on Saturday, March 25, 2017.
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Members of the NYPD Emerald Society Pipes and Drums march in the 21st annual Rockville Centre St. Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday, March 25, 2017.
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Musicians entertain the crowds at the 21st annual Rockville Centre St. Patrick's Parade on Saturday, March 25, 2017.
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Members of the Nassau County Firefighters Pipes & Drums Band march at the 21st annual Rockville Centre St. Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday, March 25, 2017.
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Members of the New York Jets Flight Crew entertain the crowds at the 21st annual Rockville Centre St. Patrick's Parade on Saturday, March 25, 2017.
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The 21st annual Rockville Centre St. Patrick's Day Parade drew parade-goers of all ages, including 23-month-old Landon Conroy of Oceanside, clad in a shamrock bowtie on Saturday, March 25, 2017.
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A crowd favorite, golden doodle Midas, 4, with owner Chelsea Euliano, 30, of Oceanside at the 21st annual Rockville Centre St. Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday, March 25, 2017.
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Delaney Walsh, 2, of Oceanside at the 21st annual Rockville Centre St. Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday, March 25, 2017.
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Rockville Centre siblings Brooks 2, Carter Rose, 5, and Beck, 4, show Irish pride at the 21st annual Rockville Centre St. Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday, March 25, 2017.
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Malverne Mayor Patricia Ann McDonald, her son, NYPD Sgt. Conor McDonald, 29, and Conor's girlfriend Katie Sullivan begin to march in the Rockville Centre St. Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday, March 25, 2017. Patricia Ann was the grand marshal of the parade.
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A scene from the Rockville Centre St. Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday, March 25, 2017.
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Rockville Centre resident Joseph Martino, 5, watches the Rockville Centre St. Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday, March 25, 2017.
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A scene from the Rockville Centre St. Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday, March 25, 2017.
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Brian McLaughlin, 36, from Malverne seen before the start of the Rockville Centre St. Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday, March 25, 2017.
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The Norris family marches with a banner for Patricia Ann McDonald, the grand marshal of the Rockville Centre St. Patrick's Day Parade, on Saturday, March 25, 2017.
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A pack of Irish wolf hounds take part in the Rockville Centre St. Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday, March 25, 2017.
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Malverne Mayor Pattricia Ann McDonald waves to the crowd during the Rockville Centre St. Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday, March 25, 2017. Behind McDonald, the parade's grand marshal, is her son Conor and Conor's girlfriend Katie Sullivan.
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The Amityville Highland Pipes and Drums march Saturday, March 25, in the second annual St. Patrick's Day parade in Bellport.
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Little parade observes react to the sirens on firetrucks on Saturday, March 25, 2017, during the second annual Patrick's Day Parade in Bellport. They are, from left, from Bellport and East Patchogue, Emmie Vohrer, 8, Lorelei Hollmann, 6, Helena Bevis, 2, Louden Bevis, 5, and Chase Hollmann, 4.
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The Amityville Highland Pipes and Drums march on Saturday, March 25, during the second annual St. Patrick's Day parade in Bellport.
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Dressing up for the festivities is half the fun on Saturday, March 25, 2017, in the second annual Patrick's Day Parade in Bellport. Merrymakers are, from left, Bridget Kokell, 3, of Brookhaven, Alice Hupfer, 7, of East Patchogue, and Kacey Kokell, 9.
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Robert Stirling of Brookhaven rides his lightly decorated bike Saturday, March 25, during the second annual St. Patrick's Day parade in Bellport.
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The Amityville Highland Pipes and Drums march Saturday, March 25, 2017, in the second annual Patrick's Day Parade in Bellport.
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Four-year-old twins Poppy, left, and Sami Thompson from Bellport are out Saturday, March 25, 2017, for the second annual St. Patrick's Day parade in Bellport.
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Trish Messina and her children -- Madison, 4, and Braeden, 7 -- get ready to watch the Jamesport St. Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday, March 25, 2017.
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Jamesport residents Tramaine Brown and Kelley Doyle with Kassidy Doyle, 6, get ready Saturday, March 25, 2017, for the St. Patrick's Day festivities in Jamesport.
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These Aquebogue pups are all dressed up , for the Jamesport St. Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday, March 25, 2017.
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Chris Donlan, Candice Farrell and Rebecca Donlan celebrated a belated St. Patrick's Day at the Jamesport parade on Saturday, March 25, 2017. Rebecca Donlan of East Northport owns Brew Crew Cycles in Riverhead. The company was to appear in the parade.
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Baby the dog was all smiles in her spirited St. Patrick's Day attire at the Patchogue parade ion March 19, 2017.
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Friends Brittney Lacey, left, and Samantha Barone, both of Shirley, hang out at RHUM in Patchogue on Saturday, March 19, 2017, after the St. Patrick's Day parade.
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Lisa and Halle Peace traveled from Bethpage on Saturday, March 19, 2017, to attend the St. Patrick's Day parade in Patchogue.
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Girl Scout Troop 1211 sold cookies at a stand along East Main Street Saturday, March 19, 2017, after the St. Patrick's Day parade.
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Chunky the dog was a big hit Saturday, March 19, 2017, during the St. Patrick's Day parade in Patchogue.
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Dressed for the weather and the celebration, this group gathered along East Main Street in Patchogue Saturday, March 19, 2017, for a St. Patrick's Day parade. The people in this group traveled to Patchogue from Merrick, Smithtown and Wading River.
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Sisters, from left, Jasmine, Ashley and Nicole Burke celebrated the St. Patrick's Day parade in their hometown of Patchogue on March 19, 2017.
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Don and Ellen Cleary of Brentwood pose while watching the annual Brentwood St. Patrick's Day parade on Saturday, March 18, 2017.
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A classic car named "Mama Lou" cruises in the annual Brentwood St. Patrick's Day parade on Saturday, March 18, 2017.
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The Long Ireland Pipe & Drums band performs while marching down Washington Avenue during the annual Brentwood St. Patrick's Day parade on Saturday, March 18, 2017.
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Spectators at the annual Brentwood St. Patrick's Day parade on Saturday, March 18, 2017.
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The Long Island Chinese Culture Presentation Team performs while marching in the annual Brentwood St. Patrick's Day parade on Saturday, March 18, 2017.
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Sammy, a Brentwood native, sports a green shamrock bandana between his owner's legs while watching the annual Brentwood St. Patrick's Day parade on Saturday, March 18, 2017.
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From left, Ellen Edelstein, Brentwood Historical Society president; 2017 Grand Marshal Jay Satenstein; and 2006 Grand Marshal Michael J. Grant Jr., all of Brentwood, pose at the Ross Park parade review stand during the annual Brentwood St. Patrick's Day parade on Saturday, March 18, 2017.
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A pair of classic cars, the left representing the American Legion, the right representing Michael J. Grant Funeral Homes Inc., are ready to run in the annual Brentwood St. Patrick's Day parade on Saturday, March 18, 2017.
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A youngster, dressed as a member of Brentwood Fire Department Ladder Company One, waves an Irish flag while participating in the annual Brentwood St. Patrick's Day parade on Saturday, March 18, 2017.
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A member of the Brentwood Fire Department greets the camera while participating in the annual Brentwood St. Patrick's Day parade on Saturday, March 18, 2017.
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Roxanna Lozano, Maria Pena, Susana Landaverde, 10, and Daniel Landaverde, 12, all of Brentwood, pose while watching the annual Brentwood St. Patrick's Day parade on Saturday, March 18, 2017.
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El Teatro Rodante Hispanico dance company performs at the Ross Park parade review stand during the annual Brentwood St. Patrick's Day parade on Saturday, March 18, 2017.
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One of many pipe bands march along the parade route on Saturday, March 18, 2017 in Hampton Bays. Hundreds of people came out to watch the Hampton Bays Hibernians St. Patrick's Day Parade.
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Hundreds of people came out to watch the Hampton Bays Hibernians St. Patrick's Day Parade along Main Street on Saturday, March 18, 2017.
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The Hampton Bays Public School marching band makes its way along the parade route on Main Street Saturday, March 18, 2017, during the St. Patrick's Day parade in Hampton Bays.
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The Southampton Animal Shelter brought some furry friends to march in the St. Patrick's Day parade in Hampton Bays.
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Hundreds of people came out to watch the Hampton Bays Hibernians St. Patrick's Day parade on Saturday, March 18, 2017 in Hampton Bays.
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Kathleen Larkin from Hampton Bays took her daughter Madison Ryder, 2, to watch the Hampton Bays St. Patrick's Day parade.
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Kalen Rayor, left, Dee Dargan and children from left, Chloe Hansen, 9, Bella Orlando, 10, and Kaya Raynor, 9, all from Hampton Bays spend their time watching the St. Patrick's Day parade.
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M.J, Stanton from Hampton Bays cheers on as her son marches in the St Patrick's Day parade in Hampton Bays.
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The Southampton Animal Shelter brought some furry friends to march in the St. Patrick's Day parade in Hampton Bays.
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The Eastern Long Island Pipes and Drums Band from Southampton marches in the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Hampton Bays as hundreds come out to watch the Hampton Bays Hibernians St. Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday, March 18, 2017. Pipe bands, police and fire departments, animals, Scouts, antique cars and many others marched down Main Street.
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Ryan Archer, 18 months, from Northville, N.J., has the best seat, on his dad Mitchell's shoulders, as they watch the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Hampton Bays on Saturday, March 18, 2017. Hundreds came out to watch the Hampton Bays Hibernians St. Patrick's Day Parade. Pipe bands, police and fire departments, animals, Scouts, antique cars and many others marched down Main Street.
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One of many pipe bands marches along the parade route on Saturday, March 18, 2017 in Hampton Bays. Hundreds of people came out to watch the Hampton Bays Hibernians St. Patrick's Day Parade. Pipe bands, police and fire departments, animals, Scouts, antique cars and many others proceeded down Main Street.
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A bagpiper marches along the parade route on Saturday, March 18, 2017 in Hampton Bays. Hundreds of people came out to watch the Hampton Bays Hibernians St. Patrick's Day Parade. Pipe bands, police and fire departments, animals, Scouts, antique cars and many others proceeded down Main Street.
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Hundreds came out to watch the Hampton Bays Hibernians St. Patrick's Day Parade. Pipe bands, police and fire departments, animals, Scouts, antique cars and many others proceeded down Main Street.
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Cathy O'Rourke, of Southampton, shows her Irish pride Saturday, March 18, 2017, during the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Hampton Bays. Hundreds of people came out to watch the Hampton Bays Hibernians St. Patrick's Day Parade with pipe bands, police and fire departments, animals, scouts, antique cars and many others marching along Main Street.
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A happy leprechaun dances along Main Street in Hampton Bays on Saturday, March 18, 2017, in Hampton Bays. Hundreds of people came out to watch the Hampton Bays Hibernians St. Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday, March 18, 2017, in Hampton Bays. Pipe bands, police and fire departments, animals, scouts, antique cars and many others marched down Main Street.
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Hundreds of people came out to watch the Hampton Bays Hibernians St. Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday, March 18, 2017, in Hampton Bays. Pipe bands, police and fire departments, animals, scouts, antique cars and many others marched down Main Street.
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The Southampton Animal Shelter brought some of their furry friends to the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Hampton Bays. Hundreds of people came out to watch the Hampton Bays Hibernians St. Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday, March 18, 2017, in Hampton Bays. Pipe bands, police and fire departments, animals, scouts, antique cars and many others marched down Main Street.
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Hundreds of people came out to watch the Hampton Bays Hibernians St. Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday, March 18, 2017, in Hampton Bays. Pipe bands, police and fire departments, animals, scouts, antique cars and many others marched down Main Street.
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The Irish American Society makes its way along the parade route on Saturday, March 18, 2017, in Hampton Bays. Hundreds of people came out to watch the Hampton Bays Hibernians St. Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday, March 18, 2017, in Hampton Bays. Pipe bands, police and fire departments, animals, scouts, antique cars and many others marched down Main Street.
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Friends gather for St. Patrick's Day celebrating in Huntington Village on March 17, 2017.
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From left, Eleanor DiIorio, 84, and Cheryl DiIorio, 60 of Greenpoint, Brooklyn, along with Theresa Stefanowski, 53, of Syosset, celebrate Cheryl's St. Patrick's Day birthday in Huntington Village on March 17, 2017.
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Friends, from left, Josh Paige, 29, of Port Jefferson Station, Sabrena Ernst, 23, of Medford, and Robin McNamara, 28, of Port Jefferson Station, stroll the streets in Huntington Village on March 17, 2017, in search of St. Patrick's Day fun.
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Jaclyn Fisher and Kevin Cooper of Merrick celebrating St. Patrick's Day in Rockville Centre at Parlay Gastropub on Friday, March 17, 2017.
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From left, Shawn McKenna of Hicksville, Jessica Vitulano of Oceanside and Kayla Acosta of Rockville Centre celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Rockville Centre at Dark Horse Tavern on Friday, March 17, 2017.
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There was Irish beer flowing St. Patrick's Day, March 17, 2017, at the Dark Horse Tavern in Rockville Centre. Celebrating the day are, from left, Dorothy Greco, Luisa Aiosa and Jennifer Sullivann, all of Oceanside.
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Suzanne Morsellino of Merrick, left, and Tara Sullivan and Bari Carelli, both from Baldwin, celebrating St. Patrick's Day in Rockville Centre at Cannon's Blackthorn on Friday, March 17, 2017.
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(L-R:) Gerard Sweet of Merrick, Kaitlin Doyle of Woodmere, Meghan Sweet of Merrick, Keri Doyle of Rockville Centre and Margie Doyle of Woodmere, posing for the camera while celebrating St. Patrick's Day in Rockville Centre at Cannon's Blackthorn on Friday, March 17, 2017.
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A group of friends, squeezing together to pose for the camera while celebrating St. Patrick's Day in Rockville Centre at Cannon's Blackthorn on Friday, March 17, 2017.
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From left, Jessica Mills, Ali Wolowitz and Lauren Bay, from Lindenhurst, celebrate St. Patrick's Day at Mulcahy's Pub and Concert Hall in Wantagh on Friday, March 17, 2017.
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A sea of green gathers near the stage at Mulcahy's Pub and Concert Hall in Wantagh to celebrate St. Patrick's Day on Friday, March 17, 2017.
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A sea of green gathers near the stage at Mulcahy's Pub and Concert Hall in Wantagh to celebrate St. Patrick's Day on Friday, March 17, 2017.
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Chickie and Lisa from Levittown wear green at Mulcahy's Pub and Concert Hall in Wantagh to celebrate St. Patrick's Day on Friday, March 17, 2017.
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The WBAB team wears festive St. Patrick's Day apparel at Mulcahy's Pub and Concert Hall in Wantagh on March 17, 2017.
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Lorraine and Steve Davis from Wantagh don matching green hats before partaking in St. Patrick's Day festivities at Mulcahy's Pub and Concert Hall in Wantagh. Lorraine's hat blew away in the wind.
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Chuck Kox from Port Jefferson dresses like a leprechaun to celebrate St. Patrick's Day at Mulcahy's Pub and Concert Hall in Wantagh on Friday, March 17, 2017.
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From let, Joe, Colleen and Meghan from Massapequa Park head to Corry's Alehouse in Wantagh to celebrate St. Patrick's Day on Friday, March 17, 2017.
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The Beach Housse in Rockville Centre was another St. Patrick's Day hangout on March 17, 2017. It brought out, from left, Katie Lichtenstein of Oceanside, Catie Schellenberg, of Queens, and Ashley Feiss, of Selden.
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India Gilhuley, 47, enjoys a martini while celebrating St. Patrick's Day in Huntington on March 17, 2017.
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Anne and Mike Connell from Huntington kick off St. Patrick's Day celebrating their 27th wedding anniversary. According to Anne, 54, the couple married on March 17th because, "it was cheap and neither one of us would forget."
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Steve Iannella, Janine Iannella, Hazel Braccioforte and Jennifer Griczewicz, all from East Islip, celebrate St. Patrick's at Maxwell's in Islip. Griczewicz teaches kindergarten, and says she's been in her green attire all day.
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Leah Selva of Islip toasted to St. Patrick's Day at Islip's Lily Flanagan's on March 17, 2017.
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Liz Kennedy and Bob Rupert danced to live music together at Lily Flanagan's in Islip on St. Patrick's Day 2017.
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Long Islanders celebrate St. Patrick's Day at Croxley's Ale House in Farmingdale on Friday March 17, 2017.
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Long Islanders celebrate St. Patrick's Day at Croxley's Ale House in Farmingdale on Friday March 17, 2017.
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Jonathan Freedman of Farmingdale drinks a Guinness on St. Patrick's Day at The Library Cafe in Farmingdale on Friday March 17, 2017. Guinness is his favorite beer. "Every Irishman should have a Guinness in his life," he said.
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Christa Varone, left, of Farmingdale, and Regina Wilcox of Port Jefferson hang out at The Republic in Farmingdale for St. Patrick's Day on Friday, March 17, 2017.
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Nestor Hernandez, left, and Mike Shanley, both of Farmingdale, celebrate St Patrick's Day at The Republic in Farmingdale on Friday, March 17, 2017.
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From left, Nick Rodriguez, Laura Coleman and Craig Coleman, all from Farmingdale, celebrate St. Patrick's Day at Daytona's Bar in Farmingdale on Friday March 17, 2017.
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Long Islanders celebrate St. Patrick's Day at Dark Horse Tavern in Farmingdale on Friday March 17, 2017.
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Long Islanders celebrate St. Patrick's day at The Meetball Place in Farmingdale on Friday March 17, 2017.
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From left, Anthony Z. from Brooklyn and Syed H. from Selden celebrate St Patrick's Day at The Nutty Irishman in Farmingdale on Friday March 17, 2017.
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From left, Cathy Sillick, Renee Pfeifer, CJ Pfeifer, Elizabeth Sillick and Jean Sillick, all from West Islip, hang out at Maxwell's in Islip for St. Patrick's Day. Cathy Sillick said that Saturday they will be attending the St. Patrick's Day parade in Brentwood.
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Tom Murphy of Patchogue and Sherri, left, and Debbie SanPedro, from Setauket and Holbrook, respectively, about to dig in on drinks and appetizers at Pera Bell in Patchogue while celebrating St. Patrick's Day on March 17, 2017.
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Charlie Isgro of Medford arrives in Patchogue on March 17, 2017 decked out in green to celebrate the St. Patrick's Day holiday with friends.
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Jackie Heslin, left, of Manorville and Linda Schuette of Middle Island trekked from Fulton's Gate to Public House 49, where they are pictured here, while celebrating St. Patrick's Day in Patchogue on March 17, 2017. "But it's more quiet in here!" said Schuette.
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From left, Maggie O'Connell, Colleen O'Connell and Brigid McCarthy hang out after the St. Patrick's Day dance show at BOCES Westhampton Beach Learning Center on March 17, 2017.
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At Fulton's Gate in Patchogue, from left, Kelly Flanigan hangs out with her husband, Andy Bittlemann, and her mother, Casey, on March 17, 2017. All from Port Jefferson, the Flanigans usually visit their family in Wisconsin for the St. Patrick's Day holiday, but decided to stay local this year. This is their first time at Fulton's Gate.
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Friends Jeanette Bouton, left, and Jenalyn McGregor from Patchogue decided to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in their hometown this year at Fulton's Gate on March 17, 2017.
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Heather Guzman, left, and Joann DeFilippo turned out for St. Patrick's Day, March 17, 2017, celebrations at the Nutty Irishman in Farmingdale. Both are Farmingdale residents.
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The crowd at Kasey's Kitchen and Cocktails in Rockville Centre was celebrating St. Patrick's Day on March 17, 2017.
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Young paradegoers watch from the sidelines at the 83rd annual Huntington St. Patrick's Day Parade on Sunday, March 12, 2017.
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Festive paradegoers get in the spirit at the 83rd annual Huntington St. Patrick's Day Parade on Sunday, March 12, 2017.
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These paradegoers get into the spirit by practicing their Irish jig on the sidelines during the 83rd annual Huntington St. Patrick's Day Parade on Sunday, March 12, 2017.
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The cold weather didn't stop these youngsters from enjoying ice cream at the 83rd annual Huntington St. Patrick's Day Parade on Sunday, March 12, 2017.
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Participants march in the 83rd annual Huntington St. Patrick's Day Parade on Sunday, March 12, 2017.
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Members of the Nassau County Police Emerald Society Pipe Band march in the 83rd annual Huntington St. Patrick's Day Parade on Sunday, March 12, 2017.
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Members of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, Division 4, greet paradegoers at the 83rd annual Huntington St. Patrick's Day Parade on Sunday, March 12, 2017.
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Participants march in the 83rd annual Huntington St. Patrick's Day Parade on Sunday, March 12, 2017.
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Members of the NYPD Emerald Society march in the 83rd annual Huntington St. Patrick's Day Parade on Sunday, March 12, 2017.
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Clad in festive green, this young paradegoer enjoys the view from the sidelines at the 83rd annual Huntington St. Patrick's Day Parade on Sunday, March 12, 2017.
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Members of the St. Anthony's High School Celtic Friars Pipe Band march in the 83rd annual Huntington St. Patrick's Day Parade on Sunday, March 12, 2017.
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Members of Cub Scout Pack 181 walk down New York Avenue during the 83rd annual Huntington St. Patrick's Day Parade on Sunday, March 12, 2017.
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Members of the Clann Eireann Pipe Band march in the 83rd annual Huntington St. Patrick's Day Parade on Sunday, March 12, 2017.
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These youngsters are all smiles at the 83rd annual Huntington St. Patrick's Day Parade on Sunday, March 12, 2017.
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The 2017 grand marshal Joseph Cummings, right, leads the deputy Grand Marshals while marching in the annual Ronkonkoma St. Patrick's Day Parade on Sunday, March 12, 2017.
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James Baumann, 11, left, of Ronkonkoma, Nick Kouimanis, 9, of Holbrook, and Chrisoula Baumann, 41, of Ronkonkoma, attend the 2017 Ronkonkoma St. Patrick's Day Parade on Sunday, March 12, 2017.
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Members of the Knights of Columbus St. Regis Council 4651, march in the annual Ronkonkoma St. Patrick's Day Parade on Sunday, March 12, 2017.
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The Kalfas family of Ronkonkoma, Dana, 43, left, Michael, 6, Anthony, 7, and Thomas, 43, attend the 2017 Ronkonkoma St. Patrick's Day Parade on Sunday, March 12, 2017.
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Members of the Siol na heireann Bag Pipe Band, march in the annual Ronkonkoma St. Patrick's Day Parade on Sunday, March 12, 2017.
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Angelina Dambra, 8, left, Kathleen Dambra, 34, Cecelia Dambra, 10, and Patricia Sullivan, 60, of Lake Ronkonkoma, attend the 2017 Ronkonkoma St. Patrick's Day Parade on Sunday, March 12, 2017.
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Members of the Suffolk County Police Emerald Society Pipe Band, perform in the annual Ronkonkoma St. Patrick's Day Parade on Sunday, March 12, 2017.
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Alyssa Mone, 16, left, Brianna Peshkur, 16, Hailey Peshkur, 12, all of Holtsville, and Amanda Erkelens, 17, of Farmingville, attend the 2017 Ronkonkoma St. Patrick's Day Parade on Sunday, March 12, 2017.
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Members of the Sachem High School Flaming Arrows marching band, perform in the annual Ronkonkoma St. Patrick's Day Parade on Sunday, March 12, 2017.
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Members of the Nassau County Police Emerald Society Pipes & Drums band participate in the Center Moriches St. Patrick's Day parade on the afternoon of Sunday, March 12, 2017.
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Members of the Long Ireland Pipes & Drums band participate in the Center Moriches St. Patrick's Day parade on the afternoon of Sunday, March 12, 2017.
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Members of the Wantagh American Legion Pipe Band participate in the Center Moriches St. Patrick's Day parade on the afternoon of Sunday, March 12, 2017.
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A costumed participant strikes a pose in the Center Moriches St. Patrick's Day parade on the afternoon of Sunday, March 12, 2017.
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Haley Madison, 6, of Manorville watches the Center Moriches St. Patrick's Day parade on the afternoon of Sunday, March 12, 2017.
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Children from Hampton Gymnastics perform during the Center Moriches St. Patrick's Day parade on the afternoon of Sunday, March 12, 2017.
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Christian Migliara rocks a shamrock blazer and tie at the Center Moriches St. Patrick's Day Parade on Sunday, March 12, 2017.
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People wave from a float in the Center Moriches St. Patrick's Day parade on the afternoon of Sunday, March 12, 2017.
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Alivia, 4, and Amelia, 2, Pellegrinelli of Center Moriches watch the Center Moriches St. Patrick's Day parade on the afternoon of Sunday, March 12, 2017.
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Haley Madison, 6, of Manorville watches the Center Moriches St. Patrick's Day parade on the afternoon of Sunday, March 12, 2017.
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Members of the Center Moriches Fire Department march in the Center Moriches St. Patrick's Day parade on the afternoon of Sunday, March 12, 2017.
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The Irish flag flies over the Center Moriches St. Patrick's Day parade on the afternoon of Sunday, March 12, 2017.
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Marchers participate in the Center Moriches St. Patrick's Day parade on the afternoon of Sunday, March 12, 2017.
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Members of the Wantagh American Legion Pipe Band participate in the Center Moriches St. Patrick's Day parade on the afternoon of Sunday, March 12, 2017.
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Bagpipers march in traditional garb at the Bayport-Blue Point St. Patrick's Day Parade on Sunday, March 12, 2017.
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The Cycling Murrays maintain their balance as they ride along Montauk Avenue at the Bayport-Blue Point St. Patrick's Day Parade on Sunday, March 12, 2017.
Credit: Marlo Jappen
The Courtney Lynn Blakeslee Foundation built a vibrant float for the Bayport-Blue Point St. Patrick's Day Parade on Sunday, March 12, 2017.
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Parade attendees show off their green at the Bayport-Blue Point St. Patrick's Day Parade on Sunday, March 12, 2017.
Credit: Marlo Jappen
A Beatles/Coneheads-inspired float travels along Main Street during the 50th annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in Westhampton Beach on Saturday, March 11, 2017.
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Bill O'Connor and Jenn Pisk hang out by King Kullen's creative addition to the St. Patrick's Day Parade -- decorated shopping carts filled with snacks and sodas -- in St. James on Saturday, March 11, 2017.
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A DeLorean from "Back to the Future" fame was one of the vehicles adorned with St. Patrick's Day decorations -- green glitter, shamrocks, and leprechaun hats -- at the St. Patrick's Day Parade in St. James on Saturday, March 11, 2017.
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Sean Winters, Bill Doherty and Joe Winters of West Babylon-based Winter Bros. Waste Systems were the grand marshals of the St. Patrick's Day Parade in St. James on Saturday, March 11, 2017.
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Even "Batman" from The Poolsmith Inc. in Farmingville dressed up for the St. Patrick's Day Parade in St. James on Saturday, March 11, 2017.
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"Can't Stop the Feeling!" by Justin Timberlake blasted from the Barattini Productions float at the St. Patrick's Day Parade in St. James on Saturday, March 11, 2017.
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Jade and Stella sported green outfits (with sweaters underneath!) and later walked the St. Patrick's Day Parade route in St. James on Saturday, March 11, 2017.
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Kevin Barattini and Damian Ierardi, who dressed as a pirate in honor of their ship-themed float, were all smiles before they led the St. Patrick's Day Parade down Lake Avenue in St. James on Saturday, March 11, 2017.
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Michael and Adrienne Greene with their daughter, Kara, at the St. Patrick's Day Parade in St. James on Saturday, March 11, 2017.
Credit: Rachel Weiss
"Can't Stop the Feeling!" by Justin Timberlake blasted from the Barattini Productions float at the St. Patrick's Day Parade in St. James on Saturday, March 11, 2017.
Credit: Marlo Jappen
Members of the Westhampton Beach Fire Department march in the 50th annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in Westhampton Beach on Saturday, March 11, 2017.
Credit: Marlo Jappen
Grand marshal Jim Hulme, a local attorney, kicks off the 50th annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in Westhampton Beach on Saturday, March 11, 2017.
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A paradegoer dons a leprechaun costume during the 50th annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in Westhampton Beach on Saturday, March 11, 2017.
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A member of the Westhampton Beach Fire Department stands out with green embellishments during the 50th annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in Westhampton Beach on Saturday, March 11, 2017.
Credit: Marlo Jappen
A woman dressed up as a mermaid rides the Moriches Bay Project's float during the 50th annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in Westhampton Beach on Saturday, March 11, 2017.
Credit: Randee Daddona
Grand Mashall George Sullivan rides in style in the North Fork Chamber of Commerce's St. Patrick's Day Parade in Cutchogue on Saturday, March 11, 2017.
Credit: Randee Daddona
Even the dogs got into the spirit at Cutchogue's St. Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday, March 11, 2017.
Credit: Randee Daddona
The Cutchogue Fire Department band marches down Main Street in Cutchogue's St. Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday, March 11, 2017.
Credit: Randee Daddona
A member of the East Marion Fire Department marches down Main Street in Cutchogue's St. Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday, March 11, 2017.
Credit: Randee Daddona
Glor Na NGael pipes and drum band marches down Main Street in Cutchogue's St. Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday, March 11, 2017.
Credit: Randee Daddona
The Siol na heireann Bag Pipe Band marches down Main Street in Cutchogue's St. Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday, March 11, 2017.
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The Cutchogue Fire Department band marches down Main Street in Cutchogue's St. Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday, March 11, 2017.
Credit: Randee Daddona
The Southold Fire Department marches down Main Street in Cutchogue's St. Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday, March 11, 2017.
Credit: Randee Daddona
The Southold Fire Department marches down Main Street in Cutchogue's St. Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday, March 11, 2017.
Credit: Randee Daddona
Participants got creative with their attire at Cutchogue's St. Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday, March 11, 2017.
Credit: Randee Daddona
Andrew Merc, left, of Huntington, and Brendan McDermott of Mattituck look on during Cutchogue's St. Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday, March 11, 2017.
Credit: Randee Daddona
Members of Glor Na NGael Pipes & Drums fill Main Street with tunes in Cutchogue at the St. Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday, March 11, 2017.
Credit: Danielle Finkelstein
People braved the cold to celebrate at the Bay Shore Brightwaters St. Patrick's Parade on Saturday, March 11, 2017.
Credit: Danielle Finkelstein
Perry Murray, 6, of Bay Shore dressed festively while attending the annual Bay Shore Brightwaters St. Patrick's Parade on Saturday, March 11, 2017.
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Kelly Rapoport of Babylon, left, receives a festive flower while celebrating with her family at the Bay Shore Brightwaters St. Patrick's Parade on Saturday, March 11, 2017.
Credit: Danielle Finkelstein
Clockwise from top left; Rita Raheb of Islip, Denise Kean of Ronkonkoma, Maura Hecht of Lindenhurst, and Mary Ann Calise of West Islip, donned green and braved the cold to celebrate at the Bay Shore Brightwaters St. Patrick's Parade, taking place on Saturday, March 11, 2017.
Credit: Danielle Finkelstein
Kassidy Maynard, 7, of East Islip, dressed festively to celebrate the Bay Shore Brightwaters St. Patrick's Parade on Saturday, March 11, 2017.
Credit: Danielle Finkelstein
Logan Hall, 13, dressed festively while celebrating at the Bay Shore Brightwaters St. Patrick's Parade on Saturday, March 11, 2017.
Credit: Veronique Louis
Everyone wore a little, or a lot, of green on Saturday, March 11, 2017, during the Amagansett St. Patrick's Day Parade. They are, from left, Katie and Keith Lockwood with their son Charlie, 5, Margaet Marcum, 7, and Bridget Lockwood, 7.
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Jenny Turner with her dog, Bubba, attending the Amagansett St. Patrick's Day parade on Saturday, March 11, 2017.
Credit: Veronique Louis
Supporters of the Amagansett St. Patrick's Day Parade Grand Marshall Joan Tulp are, from left, James Tulp, Mary Ellen McGuire, Kristen and Aubrey Tulp. The annual parade took place on on Saturday, March 11, 2017.
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Justine and Dennis Limonius with their daughters Lily, 3, and Lucia, 1, attend the Amagansett St. Patrick's Day parade on Saturday, March 11, 2017.
Credit: Veronique Louis
Stefano McCourt, 5, and Raul Rodriguez attend the Amagansett St. Patrick's Day parade on Saturday, March 11, 2017.
Credit: Veronique Louis
The East Hampton Volunteer Ocean Rescue walk in the Amagansett St. Patrick's Day parade on Saturday, March 11, 2017.
Credit: Veronique Louis
A scene from the annual Amagansett St. Patrick's Day parade, on Saturday, March 11, 2017.
Credit: Veronique Louis
Participants in the annual Amagansett St. Patrick's Day parade, marching east down Main Street on Saturday, March 11, 2017.
Credit: Veronique Louis
Dell Cullum drives the Hampton Wild Life Removal and Rescue float with his dog, Annie, in the Amagansett St. Patrick's Day parade on Saturday, March 11, 2017.
Credit: Veronique Louis
Members of the East Hampton Volunteer Ocean Rescue, pose for a picture on Saturday, March 11, 2017, before the start of the annual Amagansett St. Patricks Day Parade. The group at left includes, from left, Bob Pucci, Rich Kalbacher, Thom Flemming, John Ryan Jr. with Maya the dog. The group at right includes, from left, John Ryan Sr., Chris Minardi with 5-year-old Cam, Bob Miller and Katie Osleski. In front are Peter Gidion and David Vaughan.
Credit: Johnny Milano
Donna Marketta Borden, who has been participating in this event for 15 consecutive years, gets the first haricut of the day on March 11, 2017, during a St. Baldrick's Foundation event at Napper Tandy's in Northport to raise funds for research on childhood cancers.
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Participants, from left, Chris Tucker of Northport, Michael Marrone of Manorville, and Donna Marketta Borden of Northport get their haircut March 11, 2017, during a St. Baldrick's Foundation event at Napper Tandy's in Northport to raise funds for research on childhood cancers.
Credit: Johnny Milano
JD Becker gets his hair cut March 11, 2017, during a St. Baldrick's Foundation event at Napper Tandy's in Northport to raise funds for research on childhood cancers.
Credit: Johnny Milano
Donna Marketta Borden, who has been participating in this event for 15 consecutive years, gets the first haricut of the day March 11, 2017, during a St. Baldrick's Foundation event at Napper Tandy's in Northport to raise funds for research on childhood cancers.
Credit: Barry Sloan
A leprechaun with the Celtic Crossing Tavern float proceeds up Church Street on March 4, 2017, during the Kings Park St. Patrick's Day Parade.
Credit: Barry Sloan
Ryan Fallon, 9, of Kings Park, right, with his brothers Cole, 6, and Jack Kozak, 9, of Nesconset, came dressed for the party on March 5, 2017, during the Kings Park St. Patrick's Day Parade
Credit: Barry Sloan
Joseph Troccoli, of Smithtown, 6, and other children, blows their horns on March 4, 2017, while watching the Kings Park St. Patrick's Day Parade.
Credit: Barry Sloan
Ryan Fallon, 9, of Kings Park, right, with his brothers Cole, 6, and Jack Kozak, 9, of Nesconset, came dressed for the party on March 5, 2017, during the Kings Park St. Patrick's Day Parade.
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The kilts and colors were on parade Sunday, March 5, 2017, during the John P. Reilly Memorial East Islip St. Patrick's festivities.
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A paradegoer marches during the John P. Reilly Memorial East Islip St. Patrick's Parade on Sunday, March 5, 2017.
Credit: Michael Cusanelli
Mary Olson, 18, of Central Islip, poses for a photo on March 5, 2017, during the John P. Reilly Memorial East Islip St. Patrick's Parade.
Credit: Michael Cusanelli
Marchers show their green on March 5, 2017, during the John P. Reilly Memorial East Islip St. Patrick's Parade.
Credit: Michael Cusanelli
A woman and a puppy wave from the back of a fire engine on March 5, 2017, during the John P. Reilly Memorial East Islip St. Patrick's Parade.
Credit: Michael Cusanelli
Some came dressed for the party on March 5, 2017, during the John P. Reilly Memorial East Islip St. Patrick's Parade. They are, from left, Moses Acevedo, Peggy Acevedo, Jimmy Aruentler and Gina Aruentler, all of East Islip.
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Ranger, a Siberian Husky from Islip watches parade festivities during the John P. Reilly Memorial East Islip St. Patrick's Parade on Sunday, March 5, 2017.
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The kilts and colors were on parade Sunday, March 5, 2017, during the John P. Reilly Memorial East Islip St. Patrick's festivities.
Credit: Michael Cusanelli
Members of the East Islip Fire Department march Sunday, March 5, 2017, during the John P. Reilly Memorial East Islip St. Patrick's Parade.
Credit: Michael Cusanelli
Diane Facciarossa, far left, and her family, of Central Islip, pose for a photo on March 5, 2017, during the John P. Reilly Memorial East Islip St. Patrick's Parade.
Credit: Michael Cusanelli
Members of the Great River Fire Department ride in the John P. Reilly Memorial East Islip St. Patrick's Parade on March 5, 2017.
Credit: Michael Cusanelli
Siblings Drew, Reese and Cameron McCarthy are dressed as leprechauns with their cousins, Ben and Sam Meyer on March 5, 2017, during the John P. Reilly Memorial East Islip St. Patrick's Parade.
Credit: Michael Cusanelli
Liam Sheridan, 19 months old, of East Islip watches festivities on Sunday, March 5, 2017, during the John P. Reilly Memorial East Islip St. Patrick's Parade.
Credit: Steve Pfost
T.J. Cirina, of Bethpage, and his daughter, Victoria, 6, attend the annual Bethpage St. Patrick's Day Parade on Sunday, March 5, 2017.
Credit: Steve Pfost
Kriten Parkton, of Glen Cove, and her daughter, Everly, watch the annual Bethpage St. Patrick's Day Parade on Sunday, March 5, 2017.
Credit: Steve Pfost
Members of the New York State Courts Pipes and Drum march down Central Avenue during the annual Bethpage St. Patrick's Day Parade on Sunday, March 5, 2017.
Credit: Steve Pfost
Members of the New York State Courts Pipes and Drums march down Central Avenue during the annual Bethpage St. Patrick's Day Parade on Sunday, March 5, 2017.
Credit: Steve Pfost
Members of the New York City Fire Department play the pipes and drums during the annual Bethpage St. Patrick's Day Parade on Sunday, March 5, 2017.
Credit: Steve Pfost
A band marches during the annual Bethpage St. Patrick's Day Parade on Sunday, March 5, 2017.
Credit: Steve Pfost
Members of the Nassau County Firefighters Pipes and Drums perform during the annual Bethpage St. Patrick's Day Parade on Sunday, March 5, 2017.
Credit: Steve Pfost
A woman waves at firefighters marching during the annual Bethpage St. Patrick's Day Parade on Sunday, March 5, 2017.
Credit: Steve Pfost
Tyler Doyle of the Carle Place Fire Department drives a fire truck during the annual Bethpage St. Patrick's Day Parade on Sunday, March 5, 2017.
Credit: Steve Pfost
From left, Ken Thorp, Nicole Murphy, Caroline Thorpe, Chris Thorpe and Kenny Thorpe, 5, all of Bethpage, attend the annual Bethpage St. Patrick's Day Parade on Sunday, March 5, 2017.
Credit: Steve Pfost
Amelia Rothbell, 17, and Emily Magee, 16, both of Plainedge, wave during the annual Bethpage St. Patrick's Day Parade on Sunday, March 5, 2017.
Credit: Steve Pfost
Members of the New York City Fire Department play the pipes and drums during the annual Bethpage St. Patrick's Day Parade on Sunday, March 5, 2017.
Credit: Steve Pfost
Members of the Bethpage Fire Department march down Central Avenue during the annual Bethpage St. Patrick's Day Parade on Sunday, March 5, 2017.
Credit: Jennifer A. Uihlein
Participants in the Mineola St. Patrick's Day Parade, hosted by the Irish American Society, march along the parade route on Old Country Road on March 5, 2017, in an early celebration of St. Patrick's Day.
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