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  2. List of patron saints by occupation and activity - Wikipedia

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    Farm workers - Andrew the Apostle, Benedict of Nursia, Bernard of Vienne, Eligius, George, [10] Isidore the Farmer, Notburga, Phocas the Gardener, Walstan. Farriers - Eligius, John the Baptist. Field workers - Medard. Firefighters - Eustace, [20] Florian [5] Brazilian firefighters - George.

  3. Saint Patrick's Day in the United States - Wikipedia

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    The first recorded St Patrick's Day celebration in America was in St. Augustine, Florida, in the year 1600 according to Michael Franicis's 2017 research. [ 5 ] Franicis discovered the first St. Patrick Day Parade was also in St. Augustine in 1601. [ 6 ] Both were organized by the Spanish Colony's Catholic Irish vicar Ricardo Artur (Richard Arthur).

  4. What to know about Milwaukee's 2024 St. Patrick's Day ... - AOL

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    How old is the Milwaukee St. Patrick's Day parade? According to the Shamrock Club of Wisconsin, the first St. Patrick's Day parade was celebrated on March 17, 1843. The modern version has operated ...

  5. Saint Patrick - Wikipedia

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    Saint Patrick (Latin: Patricius; Irish: Pádraig [ˈpˠɑːɾˠɪɟ] or [ˈpˠaːd̪ˠɾˠəɟ]; Welsh: Padrig) was a fifth-century Romano-British Christian missionary and bishop in Ireland. Known as the "Apostle of Ireland", he is the primary patron saint of Ireland, the other patron saints being Brigid of Kildare and Columba.

  6. When Is St. Patrick's Day? What to Know Before the Big ... - AOL

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    Good question. The answer is yes! The earliest observance of St. Patrick's Day dates back to Ireland in the 1600s. March 17 is significant because it's believed to be the date the patron saint of ...

  7. Basilica of St. Josaphat - Wikipedia

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    The Basilica of St. Josaphat, located in the Lincoln Village neighborhood of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, is one of 82 American minor basilicas. In its grandeur and opulence it is an excellent example of the so-called Polish cathedral style of church architecture found in the Great Lakes region of North ...

  8. Milwaukee Saint Patrick's Day Parade - Wikipedia

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    Milwaukee Saint Patrick's Day Parade takes place each year in downtown Milwaukee the Saturday prior to Saint Patrick's Day. It is sponsored by the Shamrock Club of Wisconsin. In March, 2024, the Shamrock Club will be producing its 546h Annual parade. The parade is part of a week-long series of events co-sponsored by the Shamrock Club and its ...

  9. Pioneer Drum and Bugle Corps - Wikipedia

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    Pioneer traces its roots to the St. Patrick's parish of Milwaukee and its drum and bugle (D&B) corps, the Imperials of St. Patrick, founded in 1961.Both corps had been active in the Milwaukee area and the Midwest region, and both attended the inaugural DCI World Championship prelims in Whitewater, Wisconsin in 1972, with the Imperials of St. Patrick finishing in 19th place and the Thunderbolts ...