Tens of thousands of people wearing green thronged the streets across the land and around the world yesterday to celebrate our patron saint — and to drown a few shamrocks too. The national parade in Dublin saw an estimated half a million people line the route,

In addition to traditional bagpipe musicians, the parade featured marching bands, dancers, and other marchers representing community and business organizations.

St. Patrick’s Day, the annual celebration of all things Irish, is being marked in cities across the country on Monday with boisterous parades and celebrations. New York City hosts one of the largest and oldest parades in the United States.