The Taoiseach Enda Kenny has started the St Patrick's Day festivities in New York with a breakfast at Gracie mansion, the residence of the mayor of New York Michael Bloomberg.
Mr Bloomberg praised the contribution of Irish immigrants to New York over the generations and urged politicians in the US to embrace immigration reform.
The mayor also praised the management of the Irish economy, heralding what he called a miraculous turnaround.
Mr Kenny thanked the mayor and moved on to a series of meetings with Irish community groups before the start of the New York parade, which is billed as one of the largest in the world.
Up to two million people are to line Fifth Avenue at around 3pm Irish time.
The Dublin Airport Authority says it expects 225,000 people will travel through the arrivals and departure gates over the bank holiday weekend for the festivities.
In Wicklow, residents of Wicklow Town will attempt to establish a new world record for the most number of people dressed as St Patrick in one place at the same time.
Organisers have issued 1,000 costumes free of charge to those who registered in advance.
Last year the town of Ardara in Co Donegal had 229 people dressed as St Patrick take part in its parade.
Meanwhile, Ireland's Ambassador to Bucharest Oliver Grogan said that the Romanian government's decision to light up the Palace of Parliament in green: "is a great gesture" saying that "the Palace of Parliament is a building that is a symbol in Bucharest."
He continued: "The fact that it has been lit in green represents the ever-closer ties between Ireland and Romania".
If you are attending events around the world to celebrate St Patrick's Day please send pictures to yourphotos@rte.ie
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