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St. Patrick’s Day usually conjures images of partying, Catholicism, Irish nationalism and, perhaps most famously, the color green: green clothes, green shamrocks, green beer and green rivers. The St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Boston draws up to 1 million spectators each year. And for the first time, two gay and lesbian groups marched in this year’s parade, making history and ending a SPIN Boston is hosting its annual St. Patrick’s Day ping pong event complete with Irish bites and a chance to earn some “gold-worthy” surprises! Find it at SPIN Boston at 30 Melcher St, Boston, MA 02210. 12. Enjoy a St. Patrick’s Day special at a local restaurant Sunday's parade dates back to the turn of the 20th century and marks both St. Patrick’s Day and Evacuation Day, which commemorates the day in 1776 when British troops left Boston after a Read full article: Save more green with these deals and freebies for St. Patrick’s Day 2024 Read full article: This may be the last PDF app you ever need There's a new type of smart calendar NEW YORK — (AP) — If it's March, and it's green, it must be St. Patrick's Day. The day honoring the patron saint of Ireland is a global celebration of Irish heritage. And nowhere is that more so than in the United States, where parades take place in cities around the country and all kinds of foods and drinks are given an emerald hue. As a result, it left the river green for a week, which was followed by an annual tradition of greening it. Initially, the dye was an oil-based product, but has since been switched to a powder that is ironically orange. A portion of the Chicago River is dyed green for the St. Patrick’s Day parade on March 15, 2014. The Chicago River is glowing green ahead of St. Patrick's Day festivities on Monday. and it's green, it must be St. Patrick's Day. in places like Boston and New York City. The first parade The U.S. National Whitewater Center will host its 10 th annual Green River Revival, a full day of fun St. Patrick’s Day themed festivities, on March 16 th. Before dyeing their river and canal green, USNWC offers a 5k run where participants try to avoid (or indulge) in the green dye placed throughout the trail system. The myth of Boston dyeing its river green likely stems from the association of St. Patrick’s Day with all things Irish, coupled with the visual spectacle that has become synonymous with the holiday. Many people simply assume that since Chicago dyes its river green, other cities with large Irish populations might do the same. St. Patrick's Day 2025: Save some green with these food and drink freebies, deals Krispy Kreme unveils new doughnut collection in honor of St. Patrick's Day Why do they dye the Chicago River green? BOSTON — It's that time of year again when more than a million green-clad revelers fill the streets of America’s most Irish big city for the South Boston St. Patrick’s Day parade, celebrating the heritage and contributions of all those who hail from the Emerald Isle. Sunday's parade dates back When is the Boston St. Patrick's Day/Evacuation Day parade? The annual South Boston St. Patrick's Day parade will be held on Sunday, March 16, beginning at 11:30 a.m. ET. It's that time of year again when more than a million green-clad revelers fill the streets of America’s most Irish big city for the South Boston St. Patrick’s Day parade, celebrating the The Chicago River is once again glowing kelly green after the city opened its annual St. Patrick's Day celebrations.Video above: Chicago River turns green for St. Patrick's DayThousands lined the BOSTON (AP) — Throngs of green-clad, shamrock-festooned revelers filled the streets of America’s most Irish big city on Sunday for the South Boston St. Patrick’s Day parade. A Shriner motors by the crowd during the St. Patrick’s Day parade, Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Boston, Mass. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty) Kate Nalepinski is a Newsweek journalist based in New York City. Kate joined Newsweek in May 2024. She is a graduate of Ithaca College. St. Patrick's Day, celebrated annually on March 17, has In response to the annual dyeing of the Chicago River, Boston has one-upped the Windy City by turning Mayor Marty Walsh green. “We thought it was about time to develop our own green tradition, and I happened to have a bunch of food coloring left over from my niece’s rainbow themed birthday party,” said the shamrock colored mayor. 💰 General Admission: Starting at $18 per person (retail price $20) 🗓️ Dates available: - Friday, March 14th - Please consider that on the 14th, the river will not be dyed green yet - Saturday, March 15th - Sunday, March 16th ⏰ Multiple times, please check our calendar.
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