Coronavirus Postpones NYC's <br />St. Patrick’s Day Parade <br />for the First Time The parade has gone on every year <br />since 1762, before the Revolutionary War. That 258-year trend has now been <br />halted due to the global pandemic. The decision from organizers comes after they had <br />a meeting with New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. In a statement, Cuomo said he had recommended <br />that the parade be held off for the time being. Andrew Cuomo, via statement Parade committee chair Sean Lane, via statement A later date for when the parade will <br />be held has not yet been announced. Parade staffer Tommy Smyth, via NBC New York
