Posted on March 17, 2022
Key Points
This is an update of my post published on March 17, 2011:
Read all about this fun Irish day on last year’s post.
Did you know?
The first recorded St. Patrick’s Day parade in the world was held in what is now the United States of America—but, when that first parade was held, it was just the British colonies. It was on March 17, 1762, in New York City, and Irish soldiers serving in the British army organized it. I guess a lot of the early Irish settlers were indentured servants, and they eagerly participated in the parade.
Notice that the first St. Patty’s parade was not in Ireland!
Today the New York City St. Patrick’s Day parade counts as the world’s oldest civilian (non-military) parade—and, with 150,000 participants, it’s the largest parade in the U.S.!
Enjoy!
Enjoy some Leprechaun Fizz, Irish Soda Bread, and Tillie O’Toole’s Meringues—or any of the other recipes on the DLTK site.
Check out the photos of Ireland at Traveller’s Point. It’s a beautiful nation!
Also on this date:
More Saint Patricks Day!
Anniversary of Van Gogh’s paintings making a hit
Anniversary of the patent of the rubber band
Camp Fire Girls and Boys Founder Day
Evacuation Day in Boston
Children’s Day in Bangladesh
Anniversary of the opening of the House of Eternal Return
Plan ahead:
Check out my Pinterest boards for:
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March holidays
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March birthdays
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Historical anniversaries in March
And here are my Pinterest boards for:
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April holidays
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April birthdays
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Historical anniversaries in April
