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The first St. Patrick’s Day parade is believed to have been in the year 1601 in a Spanish colony in what is now St. Augustine, Florida. However, there are also reports saying New York City was the first place in North America to host the parade back in 1762. In Canada, the first St. Patrick’s Day parade occurred in Montreal in 1824. Today, corned beef remains a staple dish for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, especially in the U.S., where it became a beloved tradition among Irish immigrants. 7. Blue Was the Original Color of St. Patrick’s Day. Before green became the signature color of St. Patrick’s Day, blue was actually the color associated with the holiday. Irish immigrants established strong communities, particularly in Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Quebec, and Ontario. They brought their traditions, including the celebration of St. Patrick's Day, to Canada. Montreal's St. Patrick's Day Parade is one of the largest and longest-running in North America, dating back to 1824. 7. What mythological being is a part of St. Patrick's Day lore and Irish culture? Answer: Leprechauns . 8. Where was the first St. Patrick's Day parade in Ireland held in 1903? Answer: Waterford St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated around the world, including Canada, Australia, Japan and Singapore. All pubs in Ireland were closed on March 17 because St. Patrick’s Day is a religious celebration until 1995, when the Irish government decided to use growing interest in the holiday to drive tourism. Fascinating St. Patrick’s Day Facts. St. Patrick’s original color was blue, not green. The color green became associated with him due to Ireland’s nickname, "The Emerald Isle." More than 13 million pints of Guinness are consumed worldwide on St. Patrick’s Day. The Irish name for St. Patrick’s Day is "Lá Fhéile Pádraig." Fun Facts About St. Patrick’s Day. The first St. Patrick’s Day parade took place in New York City in 1762—before the U.S. even became a country. The Chicago River is dyed green every year in honor of St. Patrick’s Day, a tradition since 1962. The history of St. Patrick’s Day in Canada dates back to March 17, 1759, when Irish soldiers stationed in the British army celebrated the day to mark their Irish roots. Over the years, the celebration has evolved and grown, with Canadians of all backgrounds joining in to celebrate Irish culture and heritage. The 200 th anniversary of St Patrick’s Day was marked in Sydney Opera House by making it green. 17. The first St Patrick’s Day celebration in the United States was held in Boston in 1737. Dyeing of the Chicago river on Saint Patrick’s day. Image credit – berni0004. 18. On this day, people usually eat corned beef and cabbage, and they Toronto’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Toronto’s celebrations kick off with the St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Sunday, March 16, 2025, winding through downtown streets. The city’s Irish pubs typically host live music and themed menus on parade day and St. Patrick’s Day itself. 3. Vancouver’s CelticFest For those who celebrate its intended meaning, St Patrick’s Day is a traditional day for spiritual renewal. When was the first parade? Interestingly, the first St Patrick’s Day parade was not held in Ireland at all, but in Boston in the United States in 1737. This was followed by an “official” parade in New York in 1766. A St. Patrick float makes its way along a street during the St. Patrick's Day parade in Montreal, Canada, on March 17, 2024. Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP The largest St. Patrick’s Day parade outside of the U.S. and Ireland is held in Montreal, Canada. Moscow, Russia, has celebrated St. Patrick’s Day with a parade since 1992. St. Patrick’s Day became an official holiday in Ireland in 1903. Waterford, Ireland, held the first documented St. Patrick’s Day parade in Ireland in 1903. All of these places other than Ireland itself have a large Irish population. Other than these, St. Patrick’s Day is widely celebrated all over the United States and is a public holiday. 3. Some Weird Facts About St. Patrick’s Day 3.1. Technically You Shouldn’t Drink Beer on St. Patrick’s Day. St. Patrick’s Day revolves around food and Top Ways Canadians Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Across Canada, people celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in various fun and festive ways: Attending parades – Major cities like Montreal, Toronto, Ottawa, and Halifax host large parades where people show their Irish pride. Montreal’s parade dates back to 1824 and attracts hundreds of thousands of 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. 10. St. Patrick’s Day Was Once a Dry Holiday. For much of the 20th century, St. Patrick’s Day was considered a strictly religious holiday in Ireland St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated around the world, including Canada, Australia, Japan and Singapore. All pubs in Ireland were closed on March 17 because St. Patrick’s Day is a religious celebration until 1995, when the Irish government decided to use growing interest in the holiday to drive tourism. An annual celebration of Irish identity, St. Patrick’s Day has been a cause for celebration and controversy across the country (see Irish Canadians).
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