St. Patrick's Day: Parade, Facts & Traditions - HISTORY
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St. Patrick’s Day is a global celebration of Irish culture that takes place annually on March 17, the anniversary of the patron saint of Ireland's death in the fifth century. The Irish have observed this day as a religious holiday for over 1,000 years.
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St. Patrick's Day: Parade, Facts & Traditions - HISTORY
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St. Patrick's Day: Parade, Facts & Traditions - HISTORY
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Saint Patrick's Day - Wikipedia