Ahead of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Monday, Mary Fischer was crowned Miss Shamrock earlier this week in St. Paul.

Visit one of these cities for the biggest St. Patrick's Day parades across the country. On March 17, you'll find annual parades in NYC, Chicago, and more.

With St. Patrick’s Day celebrations picking up around the United States, here is what you need to know about this year’s Boston St. Patrick’s Day parade.