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.

While St. Paddy’s is typically known as a big drinking holiday, those who are abstaining for whatever reason need not be left out. Nonalcoholic beer has been growing in popularity over the last few years, and the Irish king of beers has taken a swing at it, too.

As many people find green to wear today and head to a local pub for a green beer, the meaning behind St. Patrick’s Day goes beyond color and pinching. Here are some facts to know about the Irish holiday.