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SCRANTON — It’s a St. Patrick’s Day tradition, right up there with eating corned beef and cabbage and the “wearing of the green.” Each year, hundreds of tuxedo-clad gentlem NEW YORK (AP) — If it’s March, and it’s green, it must be 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, where parades take place in cities around the country and all kinds of foods and drinks are given an emerald hue. This year, St Patrick's Day is on Sunday, March 17. Who is St Patrick and what did he do? It’s believed St Patrick was born in Roman Britain in the fourth century. When did people start celebrating St. Patrick's Day? People in Ireland have been celebrating St. Patrick with special churches services and feasts since around the ninth or 10th century . 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 Whether you credit him with banishing snakes, bringing Christianity or giving us a bank holiday weekend, St Patrick's Day is undoubtedly an excellent chance to celebrate our small country. 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. The South Boston St. Patrick's Day / Evacuation Day Parade steps off this Sunday, March 16. More than 120 parade groups, including singers, dancers, and floats are set to line out on Sunday for St. Patrick’s Cathedrals. St. Patrick’s Cathedrals hold special importance during this holiday. The most famous is the St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Dublin, which is a symbol of faith and heritage. It was built in the 12th century and is known for its stunning architecture and history. The short answer: Irish people came to America and brought their culture with them. St. Patrick's Day observances date back to before the founding of the U.S., in places like Boston and New York City. 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 It’s that time of year again when more than a million green-clad revelers fill the streets of America’s most Irish big city for the South Boston St. Patrick’s Day parade, celebrating the heritage and contributions of all those who hail from the Emerald Isle. Sunday’s parade dates back to the turn of the 20th century However, in places where St. Patrick's Day is a solemnity, it can replace the Sunday celebration. In Ireland , St. Patrick's Day is always celebrated in the liturgy, even if it falls on a Sunday . Whether through the history of Saint Patrick’s Day, the history and legend of Saint Patrick, or his enduring prayers, his legacy remains strong in the Church and beyond. So, when you celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day 2025, remember that it’s more than just a day for parades and parties—it’s a day to honor—and thus emulate—a man whose St. Patrick's Day, observed on March 17, has transitioned from a feast day in Ireland to a widely celebrated holiday in the United States. The holiday commemorates St. Patrick, the patron saint of The spread of St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in the U.S. was a way for Irish immigrant communities, who in the 19th century faced discrimination and opposition, to stake that ground, he says 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. From the iconic Irish parade to the festive food and drink, Mystic knows how to celebrate St.Patrick’s Day in style. Whether you're a local enjoying the annual tradition or visiting Mystic for the first time to take part in the festivities, there's something special for everyone to experience during the St. Patrick's Day celebrations! St. Patrick's Day celebrates Saint Patrick on the day he died every year. In 2024, March 17 is a Sunday. What's corned beef anyway?: America’s first St. Patrick’s Day celebration was This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 15 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
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