| h1> | | | | march in the St. Patrick’s Day parade that |
| Although in Ireland, St. Patrick’s Day is a | | | | ends up in Central Park each year. Central Park |
| holy day and not a day for vast celebrating, in the | | | | also hosts Irish dance and music throughout the |
| United States, this is one of the biggest party | | | | park during the week leading up to St. |
| days of the year. This is especially true in cities | | | | Patrick’s Day. |
| such as Boston, New York and Chicago, all of | | | | Not all of the parades take place in Manhattan. |
| which have a huge Irish American heritage. | | | | There is also a Brooklyn St. Patrick’s Day |
| Although in Ireland, St. Patrick’s Day is a | | | | parade that takes place in this borough the week |
| holy day and not a day for vast celebrating, in the | | | | before St. Patrick’s Day. This parade, |
| United States, this is one of the biggest party | | | | although not as much attended by as many |
| days of the year. This is especially true in cities | | | | politicians and dignitaries, is a fun St. |
| such as Boston, New York and Chicago, all of | | | | Patrick’s Day event for New York Irish |
| which have a huge Irish American heritage. Most | | | | Americans. |
| of the St. Patrick’s Day events include | | | | Chicago St. Patrick’s Day Events |
| parades and parties. Most of the parades are | | | | Chicago has a large Irish American population and |
| attended by local politicians who often state that | | | | actually has two official St. Patrick’s Day |
| this is a day when everyone is Irish. | | | | events - the two parades that feature floats and |
| Boston St. Patrick’s Day Events | | | | politicians from the state and city. The official St. |
| Boston is one of the cities where there are the | | | | Patrick’s Day parade moves down LaSalle |
| most St. Patrick's Day events such as parties in | | | | Street on St. Patrick’s Day and is attended |
| bars and a large parade. The Boston Commons | | | | by the mayor as well as any visiting dignitaries. It |
| hosts Irish Dancers in the park as well as Irish | | | | winds up at Daley Plaza. |
| foods and music during this day, no matter what | | | | The unofficial St. Patrick’s Day parade is |
| the weather. There is the large St. Patrick's Day | | | | considered to be one of the high St. |
| parade through the heart of the city that is | | | | Patrick’s Day events for the city and |
| attended by dignitaries from Boston as well as | | | | includes the Southside Irish Parade that moves |
| Massachusetts. | | | | down Western Avenue, an area that was once |
| Other St. Patrick's Day events that take place in | | | | exclusively Irish American. This parade even |
| Boston include parties in local pubs and bars. Green | | | | draws more of a crowd than the official parade |
| beer is a substance that is sold by the mug on | | | | and is considered to be the prime St. |
| this day. The beer is tinted green with food | | | | Patrick’s Day events of the city. Most of |
| coloring. Corned beef and cabbage is made on this | | | | the politicians that march in the downtown parade |
| day in pubs as Irish fare is served to the masses. | | | | also put in an appearance at the South Side Irish |
| New York St. Patrick’s Day Events | | | | parade. Throughout the United States, St. |
| Broadway comes alive for St. Patrick’s | | | | Patrick’s Day events consist of parades, |
| Day as the parade takes place throughout the | | | | dances, foods and green beer. In Chicago, the |
| city and is second only to the Macy Thanksgiving | | | | Chicago River is turned a shade of green with |
| Day parade. Politicians make it their business to | | | | food coloring to honor this day. |