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SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - St. Patrick’s Day is in full swing, and cities across the country are going all out for the holiday. Cities from coast to coast are going green- literally. From dyeing rivers to hosting historic parades, the Irish spirit is alive and well across the country. In Chicago Lapa, a neighborhood that receives hundreds of foreigners every day, is getting ready for the celebration too! 15. Mexico. St. Patrick’s Day has a special significance in Mexico where a strong affection for the Irish dates to the 1840s when El Batallón de los San Patricios or “St. Patrick’s Battalion" of Irish soldiers fought bravely 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 holiday. St Patrick’s Day around the world. St Patrick’s Day is widely recognised throughout the United States as a celebration of Irish and Irish-American culture. The biggest St Patrick’s Day parade in the world is in New York City. Elsewhere in the States, the Chicago River is dyed green with an eco-friendly powder, an event that dates back to On March 17th, everyone is a little bit Irish! Though originally an Irish holiday, St. Patrick’s Day is now celebrated around the world. From the United States of America to Argentina and Malaysia, this fascinating holiday has become a global phenomenon, and various different countries have their own unique St. Patrick’s Day celebration. St. Patrick’s Day, celebrated every year on March 17th, honors St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. Though widely associated with parades, green attire, and festive gatherings, the holiday 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 You’ve probably heard the saying, “You don’t have to be Irish to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, but it doesn’t hurt!” And honestly, they have a point. Every year on March 17th, people around the world celebrate the patron saint of Ireland, St. Patrick. Affectionately known as St. Paddy’s Day, this day is celebrated far beyond Irish St Patricks Day is celebrated in more countries around the world than any other national day. What started out as a Christian celebration honoring Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, has turned into festivals and celebrations across the globe, so you might be surprised by who celebrates St Patrick's Day. Although St Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland, there are plenty of other countries around the world who join in to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. On the Emerald Isle, the 17 March is known as a day of national celebration in honour of Ireland’s patron saint, Saint Patrick. St. Patrick’s Day, the annual celebration of all things Irish, is being marked in cities across the country on Monday with boisterous parades and celebrations. Full Episode Sunday, Mar 16 St. Patrick’s Day may have Irish roots, but the celebration has grown into a global phenomenon. From lively parades to unique traditions, here’s how different countries mark the occasion. This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 17 March 2025. Cultural and religious celebration on 17 March For other uses, see Saint Patrick's Day (disambiguation). Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick depicted in a stained-glass window at Saint Benin's Church, Ireland Official name Saint Patrick's Day Also called Feast of Saint Patrick Lá Fhéile St. Patrick’s Day may have Irish roots, but the celebration has grown into a global phenomenon. From lively parades to unique traditions, here’s how different countries mark the occasion. Founded in 2009 by the Oslo St. Patrick’s Day Association, mostly comprised of Irish ex-pats, the parade has grown to an all-inclusive celebration of the Irish in Scandinavia. (Source: Norwegian St Patrick’s Day became an officially designated national holiday in Montserrat in 1985. It's celebrated with a week-long festival of independence commemorating the uprising. St. Patrick's Day transcends borders, celebrated worldwide with unique flair. In the United States, Irish-Americans lead vibrant parades and pub festivities. Ireland itself hosts grand events like Dublin's St. Patrick's Festival. Canada, Australia, and even Japan embrace the holiday, each adding its own cultural twist. Across continents, March 17th unites people in honoring Irish heritage and St. Patrick’s Day, the feast day of the patron saint of Ireland, falls on March 17 every year. America’s first St. Patrick’s Day celebration was in 1600 in the Spanish colony of present Countries That Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. The worldwide spread of St. Patrick’s Day was partially due to the 1845’s Great Potato Famine that forced more than a million Irish to emigrate. Today, more than 200 countries celebrate it. Here we look at St. Patrick’s Day celebration in a few of the sovereign states, including: Ireland (Dublin)
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