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This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 13 March 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 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. 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 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 and The luck of the Irish and all things green are celebrated on St. Patrick’s Day, which is on March 17 every year. Initially, a day to honor St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, over time the holiday has evolved into a fun and festive celebration of Irish culture. What is the history behind St. Patrick's Day? According to Historic UK, St. Patrick's Day has been commemorated on March 17 since St. Patrick's death in the fifth century. As early as the ninth or tenth century, Christians were observing it as a religious feast day. The holiday was officially added to the Church calendar in the early 17th 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 The first St. Patrick's Day parade occurred on March 17, 1601, in St. Augustine, Florida. The parade was organized by the Spanish Colony's Irish vicar Ricardo Artur. New York City's first St 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 Irish have St. Patrick’s Day, the feast day of the patron saint of Ireland, falls on March 17 every year. The day commemorates St. Patrick, who is believed to have died on March 17 around 460 A.D Bay City's St. Patrick's Day parade takes place at 2 p.m. March 16.The parade starts at Center and Park avenues and disbands at Center and Water streets. Charlotte St Patrick’s Day Parade. Spend the entire day celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in Uptown Charlotte. A parade featuring special visuals and live entertainment will begin at 10 a.m. Sunday, March 16 Queen City St. Patrick Day Celebration. Relax with a day of events, including Sip n’ Paint, music bingo and a comedy jam featuring five This is why his feast day I.e. Saint Patrick's Day is on March 17. Harming the animals: Why is Georgia ranked one of the worst states for wildlife protection? Was Saint Patrick Irish? In celebration of Irish culture, people worldwide come together to mark St. Patrick’s Day on March 17. St. Patrick’s Day, sometimes also known as the Feast of St. Patrick, is the anniversary of the death of St. Patrick, a patron saint of Ireland. It is one of many days and feasts named after Catholic saints over the years. St. Patrick’s Day, celebrated on March 17 each year, is known for its parades, shamrocks, and a whole lot of green. It’s a day when people around the world embrace Irish culture — whether they have Irish heritage or not. But behind all the revelry, St. Patrick’s Day has a deep and fascinating history that goes far beyond the modern celebrations. Some of the traditions we associate with Monday, 17 March 2025 : 2nd Week of Lent, Memorial of St. Patrick, Bishop (Gospel Reading) Monday, 17 March 2025 : 2nd Week of Lent, Memorial of St. Patrick, Bishop (Psalm) Monday, 17 March 2025 : 2nd Week of Lent, Memorial of St. Patrick, Bishop (First Reading) Sunday, 16 March 2025 : Second Sunday of Lent (Homily and Scripture Reflections) Set for 5:30 on Monday, March 17, in downtown Bemidji, the 78-pace parade will start at Brigid's Pub, 317 Beltrami Ave. NW, and end across the street at Keg N' Cork. Naperville Sunrise Rotary’s St. Paddy’s Day 5K Run-Walk / 7AM at Centennial Beach – 500 Jackson Ave. Naperville, IL 60540 / Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a race that gives back. Make a Search the historical newspaper database Chronicling America to find coverage including articles, photographs, and advertisements of St. Patrick’s Day celebrations from years past. To focus your results, use the Advanced Search page to search on a specific phrase (e.g., St. Patrick’s Day or Irish Americans) or date range (e.g., March 17-18
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