Saint Patrick Day

Saint Patrick Born

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St. Patrick who will become a priest later. His real name is Maewyn Succat. He born in Britain during the time Britain was occupied by Roman Empire.

St. Patrick Built His First Church

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Saint Patrick dead

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St. Patrick Day Celebration started in Montreal

Mar 17, 1759

First Saint Patrick Parade

Mar 17, 1762

In New York City, the first parade honoring the Catholic feast day of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, is held by Irish soldiers serving in the British army.

St. Patrick Parade in Montreal

Mar 17, 1824

The first St. Patrick Parade celebration in Montreal. It was organized by Michael O'Sullivan, lawyer and member of the Parliament of Lower Canada.

The One Official New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade

Mar 17, 1848

Several New York Irish Aid societies decided to unite their parades to form one official New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Today this parade is the oldest civilian parade and the largest in the United States.

St. Patrick Day Became Public Holiday in Ireland

Mar 17, 1903

In 1903, St. Patrick Day became public holiday in Ireland

Dyeing Chicago River to Green

Mar 17, 1962

Stephen M. Bailey suggested to dye the Chicago River to Green. The staffs use flour sifters to dump about 40 pounds of an environmentally friendly orange powder into the river.The event starts at 9:00 a.m. The coloring only lasts for about five hours.