The first parade held in honor of Saint Patrick took place not
in Ireland, but in the United States, on March 17, 1762. Irish
soldiers serving in the English military marched through New
York City. Along with their music, the parade helped the
soldiers reconnect with their Irish roots, as well as with
fellow Irishmen serving in the English army. * You can see the
West Warwick Public Library in the 54th Saint Patrick’s Day
Parade in West Warwick on Sunday, March 17. The parade begins at
1 p.m. at the intersection of 117 and Washington Street, and
continues on to Main Street.