Tourism Ireland has created a St. Patrick's Day tradition with the Global Greening Initiative where buildings, landmarks, and historical sites will be illuminated green to celebrate Ireland's National Day. This year the tradition continues with more sites around the world being illuminated green than ever before and we cannot wait to see them all. Tourism Ireland is excited to … [Read more...] about Let’s All Shine Green
St. Patrick's Day
2021 New York City
St. Patrick’s Day Parade
The 2021 New York City Saint Patrick’s Day Parade will be celebrated on Wednesday, March 17, 2021. The Parade is the oldest and largest parade in the world and has marched on the streets of New York City every year since 1762, fourteen years before the Declaration of Independence that established the United States of America. This year will mark the 260th St Patrick’s Day … [Read more...] about 2021 New York City
St. Patrick’s Day Parade
History Loves a Parade
260 Years of the New York
St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Wednesday, March 17, 2021 4:00 pm EST, 8:00 pm IrelandThe New York Irish Center Presents:History Loves A ParadeAn online Salute to 260 Years of the New York Saint Patrick’s Day Parade.
Explore key milestones of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in North America from Colonial times to the present. Featuring archival images and new photography, guest musicians, and original interviews … [Read more...] about History Loves a Parade
260 Years of the New York
St. Patrick’s Day Parade
St. Patrick’s Day in Chicago
The greening of the Chicago River for St. Patrick's Day is a tradition that started in 1962. This year it was announced that the river would not be dyed green but Mayor Lori Lightfoot reversed that decision and allowed the river to dyed green in the early morning of March 13, 2021. The river was dyed early than normal and the plan was not announced to help prevent crowds from … [Read more...] about St. Patrick’s Day in Chicago
A 17th Street St. Patrick’s Day
By Pat Fenton
Pat Fenton takes us back to an earlier time of celebrating St. Patrick's Day on 17th Street in Prospect Park, Brooklyn when the Irish bars overflowed with families, friends, food, and music. It is a time Pat remembers fondly as he not only celebrated St. Patrick's Day but also his birthday.When the long, cold winter ended, and the hint of spring came in with another Saint … [Read more...] about A 17th Street St. Patrick’s Day