St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations

St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations: Parades and Festivities Across the U.S.

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Every March 17th, communities across the U.S. come together to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.

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It honors St. Patrick, Ireland’s patron saint

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People celebrate with parades, music, food, and more.

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Traditions include wearing green and decorating with shamrocks.

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Enjoying Irish food and drinks is also common.

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Parades and festivals with Irish music and dance are popular too.

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Look for parades in New York, Boston, Chicago, and Savannah

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Activities include St. Patrick’s Day crafts and community events.

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Traditions vary by region. For example, Savannah has a big parade with a Southern Celtic twist.

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