Over the years, the religious holiday commemorating the death of Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, has ...

Spanish colonial records mentioned a celebration for Saint Patrick in 1600 and the first known St. Patrick’s Day parade was held on March 17, 1601.

St. Patrick's Day is celebrated on March 17 each year and will fall on a Monday in 2025. The tradition of drinking green beer is an American custom, not Irish.