My family and I have been celebrating since 2003. We watch the parade then head over to one of the pubs, just follow the pipes and drums. Last year we went to Stout NYC. We had such a wonderful time, Belhaven and Skullsplitters for us and 2 music sets by the Red Hot Chili Pipers. The first set was a bit tame but by the second one(11pm-ish) people were jumping around and singing. :) Definitely check this out.