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San Diego's 2015 St. Patrick's Day Parade and Festival is the 35th Anniversary of the largest St. Patrick's Day Parade west of the Mississippi. Lasting two hours and featuring over 120 entries, the theme for the day is "Celebrating Faith and Freedom" as designated by the Irish Congress of Southern California (ICSC).
The Society of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick was founded in 1771. [3] Commodore John Barry statue in front of Independence Hall. The first St. Patrick's Day parade in Philadelphia was in 1771. [9] Prior to the first parade, the Irish were already celebrating St. Patrick's Day in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia holds many annual festivals and events. One of the most famous is the annual Mummers Parade, held every New Year's Day since 1901. [54] The Saint Patrick's Day Parade, which is popular with the city's large Irish population, [55] is the second oldest parade in the United States. [56]
The post When Is St. Patrick’s Day and Why Do We Celebrate It? appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... you have likely heard of the New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade. This parade is ...
And in Dublin, where the first St. Paddy's Day parade was held in 1931, the party has grown to a four-day festival! St. Patrick's Day has also spread worldwide, with celebrations in England ...
Ever wonder about St. Patrick's Day history? Find out the facts behind this global holiday and its traditions, as well as the identity of Saint Patrick himself.
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Charlotte’s traditional St. Patrick’s Day parade has been around for decades. Why is St. Patrick’s Day celebrated on March 17th?