Hundreds of thousands of people dressed in green took to the streets of Dublin on Monday, to watch Ireland's national St. Patrick's Day parade. Roughly 4,000 people and 12 marching bands from across Ireland,

Whether it’s a hobby to connect to one’s roots or simply a fun way to engage with the community, Irish dance remains an enduring part of Irish tradition, especially on St. Patrick’s Day.

Monday, March 17, is the holiday to celebrate everything Irish, including St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. Cities across the U.S. will celebrate with parades of green adornment, Irish foods and thematic bar crawls.