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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 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 The parade and a St. Patrick’s Day celebration a year earlier were organized by the Spanish Colony's Irish vicar Ricardo Artur. More than a century later, homesick Irish soldiers serving in the 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 St. Patrick was a real person, but some of the traditions associated with him and the holiday are actually myths. For instance, you’ll often see the four-leaf clover on St. Patrick’s Day. However, according to legend, Patrick used a three-leaf clover, or shamrock, as part of his teachings. Even though it's possible for a shamrock to grow a St. Patrick’s Day is a cultural and religious holiday held annually on March 17. Named after the patron saint of Ireland, Saint Patrick, the day celebrates Irish heritage with food, Savannah celebrates 200th St. Patrick's Day parade with march along 1st parade route Savannah Irish Festival returns with a day of entertainment and fun Revelers enjoy Savannah St Patrick's Day St. Patrick’s Day looms largest in the American cultural landscape, and there it takes its place alongside the celebrations of other immigrant communities. In Ireland, the holiday is celebrated primarily as a concession to tourists, although that country’s overwhelmingly Roman Catholic population does preserve its religious traditions. Although we typically celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a focus on Irish culture and heritage rather than its religious significance in America, the holiday has Catholic roots. So yes, St. Patrick's Day is a religious public holiday in Ireland and has been for over 1,000 years. St Patrick’s Day is on Monday, with events starting this weekend! As always, we have a large list of events including parade, cruise, music, parties, & more. ——————————————— 2025 Portland St. Patrick’s Day / Weekend Events March 14: Irish Comedian David Nihill: Shelf Help (Comedy + Reading Recommendations) @ Aladdin Theater | 8PM, “One of Netflix The biggest, greenest party of the year in Chicago, St. Patrick's Day 2025 weekend has arrived! There are so many family-friendly St. Patrick's Day celebrations all over town. The biggest and greenest, of course, is the annual dyeing of the Chicago River on Saturday. 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 PARADE – Sunday, March 16, 2025 . The annual St. Patrick’s Day parade will begin at 11:30 am and take place along the following route: Wasted: St Patrick’s Party. Wear something green for complimentary champagne to this LGBT+ party starting at 10 p.m. Free entry all night. 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 Beleuchtung des Hofbräuhauses in München am Saint Patrick’s Day vom 17. März 2016 Saint Patrick’s Day 2016 in einem Irish Pub in Hamburg. Generell feiern sehr viele Irische Pubs in Deutschland den Saint Patrick’s Day auch oftmals mit Live-Konzerten, bei denen traditionelle irische oder keltische Folkmusik gespielt wird, zu der in der Regel auch irisch getanzt werden kann. The St. Patrick’s Day we celebrate today has come a long way from the religious observance of a patron saint that originated in 17th-century Ireland. Traditional or not, the holiday serves as an annual excuse to enjoy a drink and some good craic. From Irish whiskey drinks to vibrant green cocktails, these recipes are made for saying Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day 2025! This year, St. Patrick’s Day will be observed on Monday, March 17.. Although the holiday originally started as a Christian feast day celebrating the life of St. Patrick and the spreading of Christianity to Ireland, today, it is a day of revelry and a celebration of all things Irish. St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, is one of Christianity’s most widely known figures. But for all of his prevalence in culture—namely the holiday held on the day of his death that
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