Saint Patrick's Day

A cultural and religious holiday observed on March 17, commemorating Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland.

Saint Patrick: A fifth-century Christian missionary traditionally credited with bringing Christianity to Ireland. The holiday commemorates his life and legacy.
St. Patrick's Day Parade: A public procession held to celebrate Saint Patrick's Day. Parades became a prominent civic expression of the holiday.
Irish nationalism: Political movements and ideas advocating Irish self-government or national independence. Public observances have sometimes served as displays of Irish identity and political solidarity.
Saint Patrick's Day myths: Popular claims about Saint Patrick's Day whose historical basis is disputed or inaccurate. Stories about snakes and shamrocks often blur legend with documented history.
Annals of Ulster: A medieval chronicle recording events in Ireland from the fifth through sixteenth centuries. Its earliest entry for Patrick's feast day dates to 797.
St. Patrick's Day in the United States: The American observance of the March 17 holiday, shaped by Irish immigration and civic celebrations. U.S. cities developed some of the holiday's largest public festivities.
Irish identity: The shared cultural, historical, and political identities associated with Ireland and Irish people. The holiday makes Irish identity visible in Ireland and across the diaspora.
Lá Fhéile Pádraig: The Irish-language name for Saint Patrick's Day, meaning Saint Patrick's Festival Day. The Irish name highlights the holiday's local form beside its international branding.
Christianity in Ireland: The history and practice of Christian religion on the island of Ireland. Patrick's commemoration developed within Ireland's Christian history.
St. Patrick's Festival: An annual multi-day cultural celebration held in Dublin around March 17. The festival presents Irish arts and culture alongside the national holiday.

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