Utica Magazine Cover February 2015 The History of Utica's St. Patrick's Day Parade

In this issue, we take a closer look at the history and tradition of Utica’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade—now one of the largest in New York State—celebrating over three decades of Irish heritage, community pride, and the thousands of participants who bring the streets of downtown Utica to life each year with music, marching bands, and festive spirit. As you revisit this cover and others from the past 11 years of Greater Utica, we invite you to show some love by voting for your favorite cover, and if this story is one you’d like to see again, let us know in the comments—we’re always interested in what readers would enjoy revisiting.