Adorned in festive attire, locals and young revelers lined the streets, cheering as an array of decorated floats rolled past, each one a tribute to their rich cultural roots.

St. Patrick's Day is Monday, March 17, and chains such as Krispy Kreme and Burger King are offering deals and discounts to celebrate the holiday.

The kick in this flavorful dish is the lovely herb dressing that can be drizzled over boiled new potatoes, peas, green beans ... special flavors of each Irish season: Spring/An t-Earrach, Summer ...

St. Patrick’s Day usually conjures images of partying, Catholicism, Irish nationalism and, perhaps most famously, the color green: green clothes, green shamrocks, green beer and green rivers.