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.
Saint Patrick's Day 2025: Who was St Patrick, why do we celebrate him and what's the deal with the shamrocks?
St Patrick’s Day is celebrated on March 17 because it’s believed to be the anniversary of his death in the year 461. Irish people have marked the Roman Catholic feast day of St Patrick on March 17 since the 9th century, but the modern celebrations can be traced back to 17th century America.
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St Patrick’s Day 2025 live: Parades taking place in Dublin and across Ireland
The headline parade will take place in Dublin where the theme for this year’s event is adventures or “eachtraí” in Irish. The parade will feature seven large-scale pageants, six showpieces and 12 marching bands from across Ireland, North America and Austria. All told, there will be more than 4,000 participants.
Irish bishops call for prayers for peace on Saint Patrick’s Day
Marking Saint Patrick’s Day the bishops of Ireland encouraged the faithful to pray for peace in the world, especially in Gaza, Ukraine, Syria, and Sudan.
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 2025: Why do we celebrate? History, tradition of Irish holiday
Monday, March 17 is St. Patrick's Day, celebrating all things Irish in the U.S. and around the world. Cities celebrate with parades, bar crawls and more.
Dublin goes green to celebrate St Patrick's Day
It will include more than 4,000 participants, including marching bands from around the world, performers, dancers, and colourful and creative St Patrick's Day floats. The city was thronged throughout the weekend as revellers arrived early from all over the world to join the annual celebrations.
St Patrick's Day festivities to take place across NI
Tens of thousands of people are expected to take part in parades and other festivities across Northern Ireland to celebrate St Patrick's Day. Among the big events taking place is the parade in Belfast city centre,
‘Everybody’s Irish on St. Patty’s Day’: Thousands celebrate at San Diego parade
A week of rainy weather, reminiscent of the Emerald Isle, set the stage for San Diego’s St. Patrick’s Day parade in Balboa Park on Saturday. Thousands of people dawned green at the 43rd annual Irish festival and embraced the warm sun.
St Patrick's Day: What's happening in Northern Ireland and Dublin
BBC News NI has pulled together what's on offer this year in the Irish capital and across Northern Ireland: Belfast has been hosting events since the start of March, with a packed programme of cultural activities across the city leading up to St Patrick's Day.
Central Iowa high school band playing in Ireland on St. Patrick's Day
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St. Patrick’s Day: Seven things you didn't know about the patron saint of Ireland
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Is St. Patrick Ireland’s True Hero? How Irish Women Are Reclaiming History
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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. Spanish colonial records mentioned a celebration for Saint Patrick in 1600 and ...
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.
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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 ...
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QUIZ: How much do you know about St. Patrick’s Day?
Top ‘o the mornin’ to ya! Before you celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, find out how much you know about the popular holiday.
Boston's St. Patrick's Day may be known for a boozy good time, but more are opting to forgo the buzz
There is perhaps no other holiday tied more to a city than St. Patrick's Day in Boston. According to historians, the city was ...