NEW YORK, New York--Eight hundred Soldiers of the New York Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry Regiment will once again lead the world's largest St. Patrick's Day Parade on Tuesday, March 17, when the annual New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade kicks off at 11 a.m.
Since 1851, "The Fighting 69th" has been the lead unit in the parade marking Irish pride. The regiment was organized in 1849 as a New York State militia regiment made up of Irish immigrants.
This will mark the 175th time the 69th Infantry will lead the parade.
"New York City's, "Fighting 69th" is always honored to lead the New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade," said Lt. Col. Andrew Prior, the battalion's commander. "This year carries special meaning as our...
