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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 2025 Celebrations All Over The World! Get ready to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day 2025 with the biggest parades, lively festivals, and all things Irish across the USA and other countries! From iconic city celebrations to local community events, find everything you need to make this St. Paddy’s Day unforgettable. 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. There's nothing better than a lively St. Patrick's Day Parade. There are plenty of them taking place in New Jersey in 2025. Save the dates & don't forget to wear green because everyone's a little Irish on St. Patrick's Day. America’s first St. Patrick’s Day celebration was in 1600 in the Spanish colony of present-day St. Augustine, Florida. Spanish colonial records mentioned a celebration for Saint Patrick in St. Patrick’s Day, the feast day of the patron saint of Ireland, falls on March 17 every year. In 2025, March 17 is a Monday. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Of course, Dublin, Ireland, has an extravagant multi-day St. Patrick’s Day Festival, featuring a parade, performances, and other events which attracts more than half a million spectators each year. It began in the 1920s as a military parade, shifted to a more standard procession in the 1970s, then become a full-blown party in the mid-1990s. This means that Saint Patrick's Day parties take place around the world, from Boston to Tokyo, Sydney to Buenos Aires. In fact, Saint Patrick's Day is celebrated in more countries than any other national festival. Big parades. The most famous celebrations on Saint Patrick's Day are the parades. This parade is older than this country, literally. Philadelphia’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade kicks off on Sunday, its route stretching from Schuylkill Avenue and John F. Kennedy Boulevard to the Philadelphia Museum of Art. From road closures to weather, here’s everything you need to know for a great green celebration. Saint Patrick's Day is about life at its most joyous — singing, dancing, parading, mingling with friends and strangers, wearing green beads and bonnets and not caring who sees you in the street St. Patrick’s Day Charcuterie Workshop | Friday, March 14 | 6-8 p.m. | Benchtop Brewing | $75 | Curate a delectable board of colors and tastes that honor Irish tradition. River City Roller Derby: St. Patrick’s Day | Sunday, March 16 | 4-6 p.m. | Moxy Downtown Richmond | Free | Support RVA’s roller derby league with this holiday-themed Why you'll love playing St Patrick's Day Day picture bingo. It's fun for all ages from toddlers to grandparents. Everyone loves bingo! It has cute, kid-friendly illustrations. You can use these St Patrick's Day bingo cards to teach St Pat's vocabulary or as a game at your St Patrick's Day party. 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 25 St. Patrick's Day Poems A collection of heartfelt, cheerful St. Patrick's Day poems celebrating Irish spirit. Short Poems & Quotes | St. Patricks Day Poems Updated February 5, 2025, by Catherine Pulsifer St. Patrick's Day brings smiles, laughter, and the joy of Irish cheer. Whether you have a drop of Irish blood or just join the fun for the The downtown Chicago St. Patrick’s Day parade kicks off at noon Saturday. Entry to the parade route opens at 11 a.m. at Jackson Boulevard and Ida B. Wells Drive, according to the organizers. St. Patrick's Day also called Feast of St. Patrick, and St. Patty’s day is observed on March 17 and marks the death date of Saint Patrick who is the patron saint of Ireland. In the early 17th century, it was made an official Christian feast day observed by the Church of Ireland, the Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Lutheran Monday, March 17 is St. Patrick's Day, a holiday that's been recognized around the world for centuries. Whether you're Irish or just pretend to be one day a year, there are plenty of facts about St. Patrick's Day is such a fun food holiday! There's the salty corned beef and cabbage , the Irish beer (or green beer !) and, of course, all the other traditional Irish dishes that'll make you feel like taking a trip to the rolling green hills of Ireland. 5. St. Patrick’s Day Word Jumble. St. Patrick’s Day Word Jumble is an entertaining game where participants are given scrambled letters that form words related to the Irish holiday. The goal is for players to unscramble the letters within a set time limit. Get lucky with the Irish with St. Patrick's Day Solitaire! This fun solitaire game has nine different solitaire versions with a great St Patricks Day theme! 3 Card Klondike St. Patricks Day Solitaire is played with a full deck of 52 cards. Build stacks of cards in alternating color and in descending order.
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