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This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 10 January 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 ...
In 1903, St Patrick’s Day became an official public holiday in Ireland. This year (and every year) it is celebrated on 17 March, but St Patrick’s Day 2024 falls on a Sunday.
Ahead, you'll find the actual reason behind St. Patrick's Day, information on Saint Patrick himself, and why we associate the color green with the day. We've even gathered ideas to help you ...
St. Patrick’s Day is a feast day in the Catholic faith honoring the patron saint of Ireland, who lived in the fifth century. ... meaning folks could “feast on the traditional meal of Irish ...
An Irish population in this cluster of Midwestern cities hosts an St. Patrick's Day parade. It is "the only bi-state St. Patrick's Day Parade in the USA", according to the St. Patrick's Day Society of the Quad Cities, [108] crossing the Centennial Bridge from Rock Island, Illinois into Davenport, Iowa. Being so close to Chicago, this parade ...
Downpatrick, County Down (from Irish Dún Pádraig, meaning 'Patrick's stronghold') [142] [failed verification] It is claimed that Patrick was brought here after his death and buried in the grounds of Down Cathedral. Stone found below St. Patrick's Well. St. Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin, Ireland. Other places named after Saint Patrick include:
Even though St. Patrick's Day falls on the same date every year—March 17—the day of the week changes. In 2024, St. Patrick's Day falls on Sunday, March 17. Sláinte!
In Ireland, St. Patrick’s Day is considered a public holiday, meaning schools and offices shut down for a day of celebration. What is the history of St. Patrick’s Day? Saint Patrick