Albany’s annual Saint Patrick’s Day Parade steps off Saturday, March 16 at 2 p.m.

The 73rd annual parade is starting at a different location this year.

It will start at the corner of Central and Lexington, and continue east past Albany City Hall, and on to State Street.

The North Albany parade will begin at 11 a.m., a half hour earlier than last year.

Hear what the city is asking for from people who watch the parade, by watching the video.