Rockford’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade marks 50 years on March 14

Rockford celebrates the 50th St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 14, 2026, with free registration for most groups and a festive Paddyfest after-party.
Daily Hampshire Gazette

The globalization of Irish traditional music: Celebrating Saint Patrick’s Day in our own Happy Valley

The Wilde Irish Shenanigans perform this Saturday, March 15, at 7:30 p.m. in the ballroom of The Hotel Northampton. Credit: CONTRIBUTED A few decades ago, we would have been grateful for any kind of ...
The Salinas Californian

St. Patrick's Day 2025: Why do we celebrate? History, tradition of beloved Irish holiday

Groundhog Day is behind us. Easter is around the corner. And in the middle is a holiday associated with merry drinking and a centuries-old religious figure: St. Patrick's Day. Monday, March 17, is the ...
The Burlington Free Press

Begorrah! Burlington area abounds with St. Patrick's Day entertainment this month

St. Patrick’s Day is a good time for a party, to be sure, but that’s not all it’s about. The day – which in reality spreads out across most of March – provides ample time to celebrate Irish heritage ...