Saint Patrick's Day, or the Feast of Saint Patrick (Irish: Lá Fhéile Pádraig, lit. 'the Day of the Festival of Patrick'), is a religious and cultural holiday held on 17 March, the traditional death date of Saint Patrick (c. 385 – c. 461), the foremost patron saint of Ireland.

March 17 is St. Patrick's Day—the feast day of the patron saint of Ireland who is credited with bringing Christianity to the island (and is the legendary figure said to have driven the "snakes" of Ireland into the sea).

22 hours ago · In Dublin, Ireland, a three-day festival takes place in celebration of St. Patrick's Day, including a parade with over 500,000 people in attendance. And nearly 4,000 miles away in central Ohio ...

Oct 27, 2009 · 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.

Feb 21, 2025 · St. Patrick’s Day is the feast day of St. Patrick, a patron saint of Ireland. Originally celebrated with religious feasts and services, St. Patrick’s Day became a secular celebration of Irish culture when it reached the United States alongside Irish immigrants.

19 hours ago · The Chicago river has been dyed green, and many other cities are preparing for St. Paddy’s Day, which will take place on Sunday, 17 March.For those wondering why that date was selected, the US ...

1 day ago · Millions of people around the world celebrate St Patrick's Day on 17 March every year. It is a celebration of Irish history and culture, and is a national holiday in the Republic of Ireland and ...

2 days ago · The correct abbreviation for Saint Patrick's Day is "St. Paddy's Day," not "St. Patty's Day." The first St. Patrick's Day parade in the United States took place in St. Augustine, Florida, in 1601.

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 Irish have...

Mar 3, 2025 · March 17 marks the fifth-century death of our beloved patron saint, Saint Patrick, and for over a thousand years, has been celebrated as a religious feast day. According to history, St. Patrick...