Thousands took to the streets of the Northwest Bronx Sunday decked out in bright green beads, sporting top hats, shamrocks and waving Irish flags to celebrate the 27th annual Throggs Neck St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

St. Patrick’s Day parties swept through Athens over the weekend, bringing together friends and families over Irish meals and green drinks.

"This is Boston's finest," Southie resident Casey Collins shouted over the roar of Bostonians singing along to "Sweet Caroline" as a musical float rolled by on 5th St. "We love our town, we love each other,