Love Parades? How to Enjoy and Plan Your Perfect Parade Day

Can’t make it to New York City for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade? You can still join the celebration virtually with EarthCam, which offers a live, high-quality view of the festivities along the parade route.

EarthCam’s improved webcam positioned on Fifth Avenue provides a broad, near–eagle-eye perspective of the procession as bands, floats and marchers move toward St. Patrick’s Cathedral. The live feed captures the energy, costumes and pageantry so you won’t miss key moments even from afar.

The New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade is one of the city’s longest-running traditions, with roots stretching back to 1762. This year’s parade begins at 11 a.m. on March 17. Whether you watch the live stream or follow highlight clips, it’s a great way to share in the holiday spirit — may the luck of the Irish be with you!

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