St Patricks Day

Irish spring celebration

St.

Patrick's Day is an annual holiday on March 17 honoring the patron saint of Ireland.

Originally a Catholic feast day, it has become a secular celebration of Irish culture marked by parades, green clothing, and drinking: The bars are packed on St. Patrick's Day.

The holiday is observed worldwide, especially in places with Irish diaspora communities.

Also spelled St.

Patrick's Day.

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