The parade is held in honor of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland and the Archdiocese of New York. From its earliest days to the present day, the parade is made up entirely of volunteers, many of whom are from families who have spent generations devoting months to organizing the parade, which is billed as the largest and oldest in the world.

St. Patrick's Day weekend is up ahead, and many are gearing up for local celebrations. Here's a list of festivities for those looking to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in the Baltimore area.