St Patrick 's Day is when New York 's sizeable Irish-American community celebrates its long association with the city , with thousands joining a flag-waving parade of traditional marching pipe bands . New York turns green for the city 's traditional Saint Patrick 's Day Parade . Wearing a costume lets you participate in the the annual Halloween Parade . Inflatable cartoon characters are the highlight of Macy 's Thanksgiving Parade .
New York turns green for the city 's traditional Saint Patrick 's Day Parade . Wearing a costume lets you participate in the the annual Halloween Parade . Inflatable cartoon characters are the highlight of Macy 's Thanksgiving Parade .