Irish heritage was on full display at the annual New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade, which stepped off at East 44th Street and Fifth Avenue in Manhattan Monday morning.

The sights and sounds and a flood of green spilled onto the avenue, with paradegoers lined up to get a shot of the action, which marched up to East 79th Street.

“Bucket list, come from Ireland,” said Angela Houston, who attended this year’s parade.

“Goosebumps,” said another paradegoer, Rhona Barr. “Just so many emotions, it’s fabulous.”

The parade is one of the city’s longest-running traditions, with about 150,000 people participating — and according to the city, it draws more than 1 million spectators. 

“It’s really amazing to watch these groups that are coming through from Ireland, and just all the bagpipes and everything, it’s really special,” said Emilia Murphy, who attended the parade with her family. They traveled from Florida to be here.

Meanwhile, Murphy’s daughter, 12-year-old Caitlin Murphy, said she was excited to be in the city.

“I just never have seen a New York parade before, and I really wanted to see this one, and my brother is in the parade," she said. 

Organizers say it’s the oldest and largest St. Patrick’s Day parade in the world. Houston came all the way from Ireland to watch the parade in person with her sister, Collette Houston.

“For such a small country, how great it is, everybody comes out to celebrate it no matter where they’re from. Who does it for any other culture?” Collette Houston said.

Each year, the procession features marching bands, bagpipers, dancers and thousands of participants from Irish organizations, schools and first responder units. It all honors St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland.

“I love it. It’s brilliant. You can’t get enough of it,” said Christiene McCorgray, who came with Barr. The two are also from Ireland.

Whether you’re Irish or honorary Irish, St. Patrick’s Day is more than just a time for revelry. For many, it's a time to celebrate Irish culture and heritage.

“From my family’s background, my grandfather, my grandmother, you know, always talking about our roots, and where we came from, and who we are,” Carlos Murphy said. 

And after the parade, the revelry takes hold.

“With all the Irish pubs as well, I think that’s where everybody will be heading afterwards,” Collette Houston said.