PANDEMIC PADDY St Patrick’s Day socially-distanced parade goes on in New York as CDC warns to stay away from parties Updated: 17 Mar 2021, 19:17 Invalid Date, USUALLY raucous St Patrick’s Day partying in New York were dramatically curtailed for a second year running amid fears of super-spreading events. The rousing parade did return to the streets of the Big Apple but without the spectacle of huge crowds of revellers as the event was largely virtual. 13 13 13 Archbishop of New York, Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan, greets people during a private Mass for invited guestsCredit: Rex Last year’s St Patrick’s Day was cancelled as the pandemic ripped through New York City as bars, restaurants and schools were closed.