Why Wear Green on St. Patrick's Day?

St. Patrick's Day in 1776 was more than just an Irish-American celebration... it was also a step towards freedom.

Get the real story about this beloved Irish holiday and the patron saint it's named after.

The mythological beings known as "leprechauns" have appeared for centuries in Irish folklore. The pot of gold didn't come until much later.

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?