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St Patrick's Day - History, Traditions, Music And Everything You Need To Know

Who else is excited about St Patrick’s day? I know I am. Here at Irish Around The World, I have everything you need for St Patrick’s day 2023. Browse any of the articles below, and you can always come back here just by clicking St Patrick’s day in the menu.

Did you know this about St Patrick’s day?

  • St Patrick’s Day was originally blue!
  • St Patrick’s Day parades began in America, not Ireland.
  • St Patrick was born in England and was once a slave.
  • The largest St Patrick’s day celebration in South America is in Argentina.
  • Over 100 countries around the world celebrate St Patrick’s day!
  • Read more incredible facts about St Patrick and the 17th March right here. 

How many days until St Patrick’s day 2023? See my countdown timer here. 

Some interesting facts about St Patrick’s day:

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  • Chicago dyes its river green every single year since 1962!
  • The most popular alcoholic drink on St Patrick’s day is… Guinness
  • The very first St. Patrick’s Day celebration in the United States was held in Boston (1737).

  • St Patrick’s name was originally Maewyn Succat

Message to share for St Patrick’s day:

Wishing all of my family & friends a very happy St Patrick’s day.

May each petal of a four-leaf clover bring you good health,
good luck, wealth, love and happiness!

Want to celebrate St Patrick’s day with people with Irish heritage?

That is exactly why I created this public Facebook group for St Patrick’s day 2023! Join here.