Three species are recognised, the African bush elephant (Loxodonta africana), the African forest elephant (L. cyclotis), and the Asian elephant (Elephas maximus). Elephants are scattered throughout sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, and Southeast Asia.
March 17. The New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade is one of the city's greatest traditions. On this day, everyone is Irish in the Big Apple! The Parade marched for the first time on March 17, 1762 - fourteen Years before the signing of the Declaration of Independence and today it is the largest parade in the world.
Calendar of New York City Parades. Our calendar of annual parades in New York City that celebrate culture, heritage, holidays, and the arts. Saint Patrickâs Day Parade in New York City takes place annually on March 17th and is the oldest heritage parade in the United States, having first taken place in 1762. Over 150,000 bagpipers, bands, and politicians march in the parade from 44th Street to 86th Street on Fifth Avenue.