St. Patrick's Day Celebrated Worldwide with Parades, Green Traditions, and Irish Heritage

The annual holiday honoring Ireland's patron saint has evolved from a solemn feast day to a global celebration of Irish culture and identity.

St. Patrick's Day, observed annually on March 17, honors Saint Patrick, a 5th-century missionary credited with introducing Christianity to Ireland.
Originally a religious feast day, the holiday has transformed into a global celebration of Irish heritage, marked by parades, festivals, and cultural events.
Green has become the dominant color of St. Patrick's Day, symbolizing Irish nationalism and replacing the historical association with 'St. Patrick's blue.'
Major cities worldwide, including Dublin, New York, Chicago, and London, host large-scale parades and festivities, drawing millions of participants and spectators.
The tradition of celebrating St. Patrick's Day spread globally through Irish immigration, with early parades recorded in the U.S. as far back as the 18th century.