While St. Patrick's Day is not recognized as a federal holiday in the U.S., it gives both Irish and non-Irish Americans a themed reason to celebrate. It is a national holiday in Ireland ...

NBC News’ Joe Fryer took a deeper look at Saint Patrick’s lasting influence and the history behind the holiday. IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser.

However, blue still plays a symbolic role in Ireland: Since 1945, the flag representing the president of Ireland has a gold harp with a dark blue background – the color known as St. Patrick’s ...

People participate in Montreal’s Saint Patrick’s Day Parade in Montreal, Canada, on March 16, 2025. Montreal’s parade, the oldest in Canada, is celebrating its 200th year. ANDREJ IVANOV ...

Saint Patrick was born in the 5th century in a Britain that was under occupation by the Romans and was kidnapped at the age of 16 and sent to Ireland as a slave. It’s said that he managed to ...