As revelers celebrate St. Patrick's Day in 2025, here's a look at who Ireland's patron saint was and the meaning behind the ...

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And in the middle is a holiday associated with merry drinking and a centuries-old religious figure: St. Patrick's Day. ...

America’s first St. Patrick’s Day celebration was in 1600 in the Spanish colony of present-day St. Augustine, Florida.

As many people find green to wear today and head to a local pub for a green beer, the meaning behind St. Patrick’s Day goes ...

The day honoring the patron saint of Ireland is a global celebration of Irish heritage. And nowhere is that more so than in ...

Initially, St. Patrick's Day was a solemn religious observance in Ireland, featuring church services and feasts in his honor. However, as Irish immigrants spread around the world, particularly to the ...

The first St. Patrick's Day parade was held in Florida's St. Augustine in 1601. Irish people, who have emigrated to various ...

Restaurants, including Krispy Kreme, Burger King and Dairy Queen, have special flavors and deals for St. Patrick's Day.

St. Patrick’s Day 2025 falls on Monday, March 17, celebrating St. Patrick, a 5th-century missionary who spread Christianity ...

As revelers celebrate St. Patrick's Day in 2025, here's a look at who Ireland's patron saint was and the meaning behind the ...

A growing number of people have found ways to participate in the parades, festivals and banquets without a buzz.