The Biggest St. Patrick’s Day Parades in America

Source: Courtesy of Kansas City St. Patrick's Day Parade via Facebook

10. Kansas City, Missouri
> Est. attendance every year: 200,000 (tie)
> First parade held in: 1873; resumed in 1973

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9. Denver, Colorado
> Est. attendance every year: 200,000 (tie)
> First parade held in: 1889

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8. Houston, Texas
> Est. attendance every year: 200,000 (tie)
> First parade held in: 1961

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7. St. Louis, Missouri
> Est. attendance every year: 250,000
> First parade held in: 1969

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6. Holyoke, Massachusetts
> Est. attendance every year: 300,000-400,000
> First parade held in: 1952

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