Gallery
Photos from events, contest for the best costume, videos from master classes.
 |  |
 |  |
 |  |
 |  |
 |  |
 |  |
NEW YORK (AP) — If it’s March, and it’s green, it must be St. Patrick’s Day. The day honoring the patron saint of Ireland is a global celebration of Irish heritage. And nowhere is that more so than in the United States, where parades take place in cities around the country and all kinds of foods and drinks are given an emerald hue. Millions of people around the world celebrate St Patrick's Day on 17 March every year. It is a celebration of Irish history and culture, and is a national holiday in the Republic of Ireland In countries like the United States, Canada, Australia, and the UK (excluding Northern Ireland), St. Patrick’s Day is widely celebrated but not a federal holiday, meaning businesses, government offices, and schools remain open. However, it was Irish immigrants and those of Irish descent, especially in the United States, who turned St. Patrick’s Day into the lively, secular holiday we know today. Cities with large Irish communities, like Boston and New York, began hosting grand parades as early as the 18th century. St. Patrick’s Day is a cultural and religious holiday celebrated on March 17th, marking the death date of St. Patrick, the foremost patron saint of Ireland. Originating in Ireland, this day has St. Patrick's Day is a national holiday in the Caribbean nation of Montserrat. St. Patrick is not the only patron saint of Ireland, both 'Brigid of Kildare' and 'Columba' are officially recognised as such. Spectators dressed as leprechauns attend St Patrick's Day parade in Dublin on March 17, 2014. The third annual Brigid’s Day, celebrated as a national holiday since 2023, positions Ireland Monday, March 17 is St. Patrick's Day, celebrating all things Irish in the U.S. and around the world. Cities celebrate with parades, bar crawls and more. With all the cities that hold St. Patrick’s Day festivities, you would think it would be a national holiday in the US and wherever else you find the Irish diaspora, but alas it is not. St St Patrick’s Day around the world. St Patrick’s Day is widely recognised throughout the United States as a celebration of Irish and Irish-American culture. The biggest St Patrick’s Day parade in the world is in New York City. Elsewhere in the States, the Chicago River is dyed green with an eco-friendly powder, an event that dates back to What does St. Patrick's Day celebrate? Originally, the Irish holiday was meant to honor the patron saint of Ireland, Saint Patrick. Now, the day has become a celebration of Irish culture. Saint Patrick’s Day is celebrated every year on March 17, marking the feast day of Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. This day is observed by Catholics and other Christians worldwide, especially in Ireland, where it is both a religious and cultural celebration. Join correspondent Tom Wilmer on the Caribbean island of Montserrat as he explores the isle’s Incredible Irish connection and how St. Patrick’s Day became a national holiday—the only country other than Ireland to proclaim it a national holiday. Re-shared as a best-of-best Journeys podcast. St. Patrick’s Day has a rich history tied to the patron saint of Ireland, which has evolved over centuries into a global celebration. The holiday honors St. Patrick, while also reflecting the cultural developments surrounding it. St. Patrick: The Patron Saint. St. Patrick was born in Roman Britain in the late 4th century. Whether you credit him with banishing snakes, bringing Christianity or giving us a bank holiday weekend, St Patrick's Day is undoubtedly an excellent chance to celebrate our small country. Saint Patrick's Day, or the Feast of Saint Patrick (Irish: Lá Fhéile Pádraig, lit. 'the Day of the Festival of Patrick'), is a religious and cultural holiday held on 17 March, the traditional death date of Saint Patrick (c. 385 – c. 461), the foremost patron saint of Ireland. St. Patrick’s Day is a global celebration of Irish culture that takes place annually on March 17, the anniversary of the patron saint of Ireland's death in the fifth century. The holiday has The springtime holiday celebrates the patron saint of Ireland, Saint Patrick. Ever wonder why people eat corned beef on St. Patrick's Day? Learn all about the Irish holiday. Yet while the holiday has become connected to heavy drinking over the centuries, a small but growing crowd has found ways to participate in the St. Patrick’s Day parades, festivals and banquets Saint Patrick’s Day, feast day (March 17) of St. Patrick, patron saint of Ireland. People of that country celebrate the day with religious services and feasts, but Saint Patrick’s Day has transformed into a largely secular holiday of revelry in other parts of the world.
Articles and news, personal stories, interviews with experts.
Photos from events, contest for the best costume, videos from master classes.
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |