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This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 24 February 2025. Cultural and religious celebration on 17 March For other uses, see Saint Patrick's Day (disambiguation). Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick depicted in a stained-glass window at Saint Benin's Church, Ireland Official name Saint Patrick's Day Also called Feast of Saint Patrick Lá Fhéile ...
St. Patrick's day is about so much more than just wearing green and drinking beer.
Even though St. Patrick's Day falls on the same date every year—March 17—the day of the week changes. In 2024, St. Patrick's Day falls on Sunday, March 17. Sláinte!
It is "the only bi-state St. Patrick's Day Parade in the USA", according to the St. Patrick's Day Society of the Quad Cities, [108] crossing the Centennial Bridge from Rock Island, Illinois into Davenport, Iowa. Being so close to Chicago, this parade still gathers around 200,000 annually on its historical parade route.
In Ireland, St. Patrick’s Day is considered a public holiday, meaning schools and offices shut down for a day of celebration. What is the history of St. Patrick’s Day? Saint Patrick
Downpatrick, County Down (from Irish Dún Pádraig, meaning 'Patrick's stronghold') [142] [failed verification] It is claimed that Patrick was brought here after his death and buried in the grounds of Down Cathedral. Stone found below St. Patrick's Well. St. Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin, Ireland. Other places named after Saint Patrick include:
The St. Patrick's Day celebrations we recognize today are actually a product of Irish immigrants in America. Parades sprung up in major U.S. cities in the 1700s, including Boston and New York City.
A leprechaun trap. A leprechaun trap is a children's craft project used to celebrate Saint Patrick's Day in the United States. [1] The traps are traditionally made by young children and set out the night before St. Patrick's Day. [1]