Why do we celebrate St. Patrick's Day? Here's what the holiday is all about
As revelers celebrate St. Patrick's Day in 2025, here's a look at who Ireland's patron saint was and the meaning behind the holiday.
St. Patrick's Day 2025: Why do we celebrate? History, tradition of Irish holiday
And in the middle is a holiday associated with merry drinking and a centuries-old religious figure: St. Patrick's Day. Monday, March 17, is the holiday to celebrate everything Irish, including St.
Here’s what you need to know about St. Patrick’s Day
The day honoring the patron saint of Ireland is a global celebration of Irish heritage. And nowhere is that more so than in the United States.
St. Patrick's Day: A celebration of Irish culture and heritage
St. Patrick’s Day, celebrated annually on March 17, honours Ireland’s patron saint. It has evolved into a global festival with parades, Irish food, and cultural events symbolizing Irish heritage and resilience.
Why Do We Celebrate St. Patrick's Day? What to Know About Irish Holiday
Initially, St. Patrick's Day was a solemn religious observance in Ireland, featuring church services and feasts in his honor. However, as Irish immigrants spread around the world, particularly to the United States, the holiday transformed into a broader celebration of Irish culture and heritage.
St. Patrick's Day Brings Boisterous Parades and Celebrations to New York and Other Cities
Brings Boisterous Parades and Celebrations to New York and Other Cities NEW YORK (AP) — St. Patrick’s Day, the annual celebration of all things Irish, is being marked in cities across the country on Monday with boisterous parades and celebrations.
St. Patrick's Day Parade
As revelers celebrate St. Patrick's Day in 2025, here's a look at who Ireland's patron saint was and the meaning behind the holiday.
How to celebrate safely for Saint Patrick's Day
Monday is Saint Patrick's Day! Before you head out the door, 22News is working for you on how to celebrate safely.
Crowds pack Dublin’s streets for national St. Patrick’s Day parade
Hundreds of thousands of people have packed the streets of Dublin to watch Ireland’s national St. Patrick’s Day parade.
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St. Patrick's Way: Exploring the story of Ireland's patron saint
Visits to Armagh often start out with some confusion. Many tourists in the North of Ireland want to see the landmark St.
Here are 5 things you might not know about St. Patrick’s Day
The holiday has been celebrated in Ireland for over a thousand years in observance of Saint Patrick, who introduced ...
Who was St. Patrick and was he Italian? Historians have long debated his Roman lineage
Patrick wrote in Latin, and signed his works “Patricius.” In some accounts of his life, Patrick was given the birth name ...
Is St. Patrick Ireland’s True Hero? How Irish Women Are Reclaiming History
Ireland elevates St. Brigid alongside St. Patrick, reclaiming its forgotten female saint and marking a dramatic shift from ...
What is the origin of St. Patrick's Day? Why people drink stout beers, throw parades
America’s first St. Patrick’s Day celebration was in 1600 in the Spanish colony of present-day St. Augustine, Florida.
PHOTO COLLECTION: Britain Royals St Patrick’s Day Parade
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2025 St. Patrick’s Parade: Western Mass residents' strong ties to Ireland drive March travel
Aer Lingus reports 15% increase in March sales as tourists flock to the Emerald Isle for parades, festivals and more.