Happy St. Patrick's Day!!!

Ahhh the day of celebration, drinking, and thousands of people young and old finding their way into the city to be "Irish for the Day".  Some of us took our lunch break from work today to head down to 56th and 5th to take in the festivities.  Dozens and dozens of spectators lined the streets to show their support for all the marching bands, Irish Step dancers, FDNY/NYPD, Gaelic and Emerald societies, and anyone who proudly marched.  I was just happy to be there with some great people and to capture some of this joyous celebration.  HAPPY ST. PATRICKS DAY!!!  Sláinte! (that would be Gaelic for "Cheers"... pretty much the only word I know in the language).

((NYPD))

((love the sound of bagpipes))

((FDNY))

((flags for their fallen brothers - definitely made me shed a tear))

((spectators enjoying the parade))

((I can't even with this kid - too cute!))

((traditional Irish garb))

((little cutie rocking her knit sweater))

((such a beautiful head of red hair))

((I just wanted to squeeze this kid cheeks))

((FDNY pipers))

((and they merrily march along))

((family support))

((flag wavers))

((step dancers - love the dresses and hair!))