St. Patrick’s Day 2016 as celebrated around the world (PHOTOS & VIDEO)

Editor's Note: Last year, the entire world celebrated St. Patrick's Day in style. With the countdown to St. Patrick's Day 2017 well and truly on, we thought we'd take a look back at the fun and frolic folks had around the world last year. Have you got major plans for this year? Going somewhere exotic? Mail us some photos to [email protected] or tag us on Twitter @IrishCentral.

After weeks of parade preparation, reading up on the history of St. Patrick and the day named after him, cooking up special Irish recipes, and brushing up on Irish toasts and sayings for the special day, St. Patrick’s Day has come and gone.

While a few towns and cities around the world will still be holding their St. Patrick’s Day celebrations this weekend, yesterday was the main event, with parades and parties galore, and monuments around the world turning green in honor of Ireland and March 17.

Here’s a look at some of the St. Patrick’s Day celebrations around the world, from New York to Dublin to Sydney.

And if you’re feeling a little worse for the weather (no judgement!), you can read up on our top Irish hangover cures here.

Ireland:

The St. Patrick’s Day parades throughout Ireland, where it’s a national holiday, proved once again that there’s no better place for the craic on March 17th than Ireland.

Just look at these spectacular floats in Dublin!

And Cork!

What a show #StPatricksDay @corkpaddysfest #CorksRedFM pic.twitter.com/rcaz4BWSh4

— Cork's RedFM (@CorksRedFM) March 17, 2016

And Limerick!

The Dublin parade was led by the wonderful Joanne O’Riordan, who stars in the documentary No Limbs, No Limits.

Absolutely amazing day at @stpatricksfest parade! An experience I'll never forget ��#StPatricksDay pic.twitter.com/w8FfqkLLFB

— No Limbs No Limits (@NolimbsNolimits) March 17, 2016

Over half a million people thronged the streets to watch the parade, which was especially in tune with this year’s theme, “Imagine if…”

In Cork, where the theme of the parade was Ireland’s 1916 Proclamation, the parade was led by a massive reproduction of the proclamation itself as well as people portraying the signatories.

They also had a “Foxy Float” devoted entirely to redheads:

In Galway, they recreated the famous Men at Lunch photo of Irish construction workers in New York: 

In Ennis, Co. Clare, the parade was led by 97-year-old Patrick Wall – the oldest living Patrick in the county. He was joined by a few more venerable Patricks, pictured here:

Patrick McMahon (94) from Feakle, Patrick Malone (92) from Corofin, Mayor of Ennis Pat Daly (who turned 60 today), Patrick Wall (97) from Kilmihil and Chris Droney (92) from Bellharbour pictured after today's Ennis St Patrick's Day Parade.

Donald Trump also made an appearance at an astounding number of parades throughout Ireland:

Donald O'Trump marching to make Ireland great again @iamjohnoliver @LastWeekTonight #Trump #DonaldTrump pic.twitter.com/Mc4c4GgkB3

— Dylan Kinsella (@dkinsella89) March 13, 2016

Make Donegal Great Again: Gweedore plumps for @realDonaldTrump in #StPatricksDay Parade pic.twitter.com/mEw7Dknage

— Paul Sammon (@paulsammon) March 17, 2016

Trump wins Bangor! pic.twitter.com/CT5vOofVp4

— Dara Calleary (@daracalleary) March 17, 2016

Donald Trump takes a break from campaigning to walk in Galway , promises to build a wall to keep Mayo folk out ! pic.twitter.com/Hh2lLXLECg

— Gerry Foley (@Gerry_UTV) March 17, 2016

Donald Trump at Galway St Patrick's Day parade���������������� pic.twitter.com/38eqhvCFwf

— Pat McGrath (@patmcgrath) March 17, 2016

Had a Donald Trump impersonator in our St. Patrick's Day Parade. Was epic to see him ������ pic.twitter.com/nPulsT1ef7

— Philly Byrne (@ByrnePhilip) March 17, 2016

And in Carrigaholt, there was Ireland's shortest St. Patrick's Day parade: 

New York City:

The 5th avenue parade, the oldest in the world, made history today as the first Irish LGBT group marched in the procession:

History made. Mayor @BilldeBlasio joins Lavender and Green Alliance on 5th Avenue. pic.twitter.com/tOskyLbTmB

— NYC Mayor's CAU (@mayorsCAU) March 17, 2016

In addition to St. Patrick’s Day revelers, the streets of New York were full of Irish literature, thanks to the Irish Arts Center’s St. Patrick’s Day book drive, though which 5,000 Irish books were given away.

Started my morning in Woodside, Queens, handing out books for #IACBookDay with @IrishArtsCenter pic.twitter.com/C50qW137m7

— Rachael Gilkey (@rachaelwgilkey) March 17, 2016

Lisbon:

Lisbon celebrates #StPatricksDay pic.twitter.com/D05nDjtF6x

— Lisbon Embassy (@IrlEmbLisbon) March 17, 2016

Portugal’s capital city held its first-ever St. Patrick’s Day parade yesterday! It was led by Ambassador Orla Tunney and some adorably excited schoolkids.

Ambassador Tunney leading the parade in Lisbon @dfatirl #StPatricksDay pic.twitter.com/2fPitzBdcl

— Lisbon Embassy (@IrlEmbLisbon) March 17, 2016

Australia:

Sydney’s St. Patrick’s Day parade was sadly canceled this year due to a lack of funding, but the Irish in Australia’s capital still found ways to celebrate:

The #StPatricksDay parade may be cancelled but that won’t stop thousands of Irish celebrating https://t.co/xFF5iryKfp

— Daily Mail Australia (@DailyMailAU) March 17, 2016

Tourism Ireland’s Global Greening campaign

It was a massive success this year, with close 200 landmarks around the world going green for St. Patrick’s Day. The part most people don’t realize? The cities and countries join in on the fun for free, saving the Tourism Ireland an estimated 20 million euro.

The Coliseum in Rome:

Wow! The Colosseum in Rome looks stunning in green #GlobalGreening pic.twitter.com/f5gdxssZhh

— Tourism Ireland (@TourismIreland) March 17, 2016

The Great Wall of China:

The Green Wall of China :) #GlobalGreening pic.twitter.com/3VrqJQAtaR

— Tourism Ireland (@TourismIreland) March 17, 2016

Niagra Falls: 

WOW - how amazing does @NiagaraFalls look all lit up in green #GlobalGreening pic.twitter.com/hjOeExiNty

— Tourism Ireland (@TourismIreland) March 17, 2016

The Mount Ulriken TV mast in Bergen, Norway:

Norway calling! The Mount Ulriken TV mast in Bergen was another first-time #GlobalGreening pic.twitter.com/GYmKt8QcnI

— Tourism Ireland (@TourismIreland) March 17, 2016

Iceland: 

Iceland goes green again in 2016! Fab photo of Hallgrímskirkja Reykjavik #GlobalGreening pic.twitter.com/4I386Jj0v3

— Tourism Ireland (@TourismIreland) March 17, 2016

The London Eye:

WOW - how amazing does @NiagaraFalls look all lit up in green #GlobalGreening pic.twitter.com/hjOeExiNty

— Tourism Ireland (@TourismIreland) March 17, 2016

A bunch of attractions throughout Northern Ireland, including the Giants Causeway:

Look out for lots of places across Northern Ireland glowing green tonight for St Patrick's Day. #GoGreen4PatricksDay pic.twitter.com/c2kL80auLs

— Northern Ireland (@DiscoverNI) March 17, 2016

Toronto:

Check out @CasaLomaToronto - all decked out in green #GlobalGreening pic.twitter.com/irrfE6VZZB

— Tourism Ireland (@TourismIreland) March 17, 2016

Guadalajara:

La Minerva monument in Guadalajara looks pretty fab all lit up in green #GlobalGreening pic.twitter.com/PseQwQHylb

— Tourism Ireland (@TourismIreland) March 17, 2016

Madrid:

Yay! Madrid joins our #GlobalGreening - here's the beautiful 'greened' Puerta de Alcalá pic.twitter.com/ejO1EJ2Ud5

— Tourism Ireland (@TourismIreland) March 16, 2016

And even the Aisling Irish Center in New York!

Really great that @Aisling_Irish in New York is taking part in our #GlobalGreening this year pic.twitter.com/Ud55Bamkkq

— Tourism Ireland (@TourismIreland) March 16, 2016

Aer Lingus enlisted the help of Mundy for a really sweet surprise for Dublin Airport:

☘With love on #StPatricksDay ��☘https://t.co/k2BtVjsgyZ

— Aer Lingus (@AerLingus) March 16, 2016

And finally, this trad band golden retriever completely stole the show:

* Originally published in March 2016.