Donny Golden shares a laugh with dancers from the Irish American Society during the 250th annual St. Patrick's Day parade March 17, 2011 in New York City. The parade honors the patron saint of Ireland and marched for the first time in the U.S. on March 17, 1762, fourteen years before the Declaration of Independence.

Revelers kiss during the 250th annual St. Patrick's Day parade.

Professional MMA fighter Chuck Liddell marches in the 250th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 17, 2011 in New York City.

A member of the Uniformed Firefighters Association, John Kelly, professional MMA fighter Chuck Liddell, President of the Firefighters Union Steve Cassidy, NYC Council Member and Chair Fire & Criminal Justice Committeee Elizabeth Crowley, Trustee of the Uniformed Firefighters Association Eddie Brown, VP of the Uniformed Firefighters Association Jim Slevin and a member of the Uniformed Firefighters Association march in the 250th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 17, 2011 in New York City.

Joe Heglar looks on in Grand Central Terminal before the start of the 250th annual St. Patrick's Day parade.

Christina Pumar looks on during the 250th annual St. Patrick's Day parade March 17, 2011 in New York City. The parade honors the patron saint of Ireland and marched for the first time in the U.S. on March 17, 1762, fourteen years before the Declaration of Independence.

Revelers wait to march during the 250th annual St. Patrick's Day parade March 17, 2011 in New York City.

Jim Sheldon with Molloy High School partakes in the 250th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 17, 2011 in New York City.