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Saint Patrick’s Day, feast day (March 17) of St. Patrick, patron saint of Ireland. People of that country celebrate the day with religious services and feasts, but Saint Patrick’s Day has transformed into a largely secular holiday of revelry in other parts of the world. St. Patrick's Cathedral, known as "America's Parish Church", is the largest Roman Catholic cathedral in the United States! This Neo-Gothic-style cathedral graces the prominent landmark of New York City. Monday, March 17 is St. Patrick's Day, celebrating all things Irish in the U.S. and around the world. Cities celebrate with parades, bar crawls and more. St. Patrick’s Day is a global celebration of Irish culture that takes place annually on March 17, the anniversary of the patron saint of Ireland's death in the fifth century. The holiday has The 264th New York City Saint Patrick’s Day Parade will take place along Fifth Avenue in Manhattan on Monday, March 17, 2025. This parade holds the distinction of being “the oldest and largest St. Patrick’s Day parade in the world,” with a tradition dating back to March 17, 1762—even earlier than the signing of the Declaration of Independence. THE PARADE'S HISTORY Bostonians were the first to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in North America. On March 17, 1737, as a gesture of solidarity among the city’s new Irish immigrants, Boston’s Irish community joined together in festivities of their homeland and to honor the memory of the below Patron Saint of Ireland. Banquets and parades History of St. Patrick’s Day Parades Around the World. New York City and the First St. Patrick’s Day Parade One of the earliest St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in America took place in Boston This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 16 March 2025. There is 1 pending revision awaiting review. 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 St. Patrick's Day Mass Times Open to the Public - 7:00 AM & 7:30 AM (NO 8:00 AM Mass) History & Heritage. Historical Timeline. Saint Patrick. Early Years. His Work. While St. Patrick’s Day evolved into an unofficial holiday to revel in all things Irish, Evacuation Day became a legal civic holiday in Boston starting in 1901, giving the city two reasons to Traditional St. Patrick’s Day Customs. 1. Attending Church Services. Because St. Patrick’s Day falls within the season of Lent, it was traditionally a day of reprieve when Irish Christians could take a break from their Lenten fasting to celebrate. People attended Mass to honor St. Patrick and to give thanks for their faith. 2. Feasting Massachusetts comes in second place right behind New Hampshire with 19% of the population share being of Irish descent. In third comes Rhode Island with 17%, Vermont at 16%, and Maine at 16% History. Church Tour. Mass Schedule. Prayer. Mass of Remembrance. Lent and Easter. St. Patrick Day party and Breakfast in Bethlehem. These, along with many Holyoke, MA’s St. Patrick’s Day parade dates back to . For a complete history of the Holyoke, MA parade, click here. When: The St. Patrick's Day Parade should be held every year on the Sunday following St. Patrick’s Day, Sunday March 23, 2025 at 11:10am. The parade happens regardless of the weather. March 17 is officially observed as Evacuation Day in Boston, even though St. Patrick’s Day falls on the same date. Here's the history of the pivotal day in Massachusetts (and American) history. Here are 10 cool things to do in Eastern Massachusetts on — and ahead of — St. Patrick's Day. Spectators watch the St. Patrick’s Day parade last year in South Boston. (Steven Senne / Associated Press) By Deepti Hajela. March 16, 2025 9:16 AM PT . Share. Share via Close extra sharing options. CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – As St. Patrick’s Day is coming up, many across the state will be celebrating, but how Irish is Massachusetts? Holyoke bars compete to fund St. Patricks Parade Trustees of St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Board of St. Patrick's Cathedral Landmark Foundation. History & Heritage. History & Heritage. Historical Timeline. Saint Patrick. Early Years. His Work. Archbishops of New York. The Great Cathedral Fair, 1878. The High Altar & Baldachino. Saint Campaign. News & Media. News & Media Office. Media Requests Major cities such as New York and Boston are widely known for their St. Patrick’s Day Parades and their Irish history. Boston has had a St. Patrick’s Day Parade as far back as 1737. In 1901
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