Name: History of St Patrick’s Day Parades Around the World
Duration: 121
Description: The St. Patrick's Day Parade on Fifth Avenue is a New York City tradition, but did you know the first one was held even before the Declaration of Independence was signed?

The St. Patrick's Day Parade on Fifth Avenue is a New York City tradition, but did you know the first one was held even before the Declaration of Independence was signed?

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History of St Patrick’s Day Parades Around the World

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History of St Patrick&#8217;s Day Parades Around the World

<p>St. Patrick’s Day observes of the death of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. The holiday has evolved into a celebration of Irish culture with parades, special foods, music, dancing, drinking and a whole lot of green.</p>


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