New York City Firefighters' Band Prepares for St Patrick's Day Parade

The New York City Fire Department (FDNY) Emerald Society Pipes and Drums prepared for the annual New York City St Patrick’s Day parade on Friday, March 17.

Footage posted to the FDNY Facebook page shows the band playing their instruments ahead of leading FDNY members up Fifth Avenue.

According to the FDNY Emerald Society Pipes and Drums website, the group is a nonprofit organization composed entirely of retired and active New York City Firefighters. Credit: New York City Fire Department via Storyful

Video transcript

[MUSIC PLAYING]