St. Patrick's Day is celebrated to honor the life and death of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. He was believed to ...

Irish pubs are going all out for St. Patrick’s Day this year, with several hosting events for days leading up to the holiday before daylong parties on Monday, March 17. Whether you’re looking ...

Kate joined Newsweek in May 2024. She is a graduate of Ithaca College. St. Patrick's Day, celebrated annually on March 17, has evolved from a religious observance into a recognized cultural ...

NEW YORK (AP) — St ... St. Patrick’s feast day. The parades are meant to commemorate Ireland’s patron saint but have become a celebration of Irish heritage globally. Festivities on March ...

Did you know: St. Patrick’s day is celebrated on March 17 because that is the date St. Patrick died in the fifth century In the 1700s, the holiday started to become more festive than religious.

St Patrick’s Day — the day of shamrocks, leprechauns, ginger pride and, of course, green everything. Madison is known for its vibrant college-town atmosphere and never fails to turn up the fun every ...

The Irish do love a good story and a good celebration. The celebration of St. Patrick’s Day has evolved from the observance of the death of St. Patrick in the fifth century into a celebration of ...

Police had a heightened presence Sunday, March 17, 2024, during the Kansas City St. Patrick’s Day parade. The parade celebrated it’s 50th anniversary as it marched south on Broadway Boulevard ...

Men in kilts waving flags march in the Kansas City St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Monday, March 17, 2025. Kansas City hosts one of the largest St. Patrick’s Day parades in the country every year.