The celebration of St. Patrick’s honor the patron saint of Ireland who had Christianized the Emerald Isle, but the religious festival has become in recent decades during parades and partying at the Irish beer .Here is the Small world tour of the festivities, which take place around the world on March 17, On St. Patrick’s day.
The Irish community, which has spread around the world, is primarily responsible for the international popularity of St. Patrick. If Ireland has about 4.5 million inhabitants, approximately 35 million Americans said they were of Irish descent in a census dated 2000, and 9% of Australians would also have Irish origins, according to the site globalirish.ie, addressed to the Irish community.
As for Sydney, the Australian city was the scene of one of the biggest celebrations of St. Patrick’s Day around the world, Sunday, March 21. Since nearly 10% of Australians say they are of Irish descent, it is normal that the Irish spirit persists. In Australia, the first parade on St. Patrick’s Day dates back to March 17, 1810 (http://www.stpatricksday.org.au).
The City of New York held a huge parade that is expected to attract over two million curious on Fifth Avenue on March 17. Considered the most festive holiday of St. Patrick’s Day outside Ireland, the parade of New York has ancient origins dating back to the time when the American colony was not independent (http://nyc-st -patrick-day-parade.org).
Dublin is clearly a destination for St. Patrick. The festivities begin on March 12 and culminate with a parade on the day of St. Patrick. The event will include the 2010 concerts, street performances, and carnival with more than 4000 artists (http://www.discoverireland.com).
Shanghai, China, is one that is less obvious to celebrate St. Patrick. Yet since 2007, the city organized its own festivities. 2000 people are expected for the 2010 parade to mark the beginning of the Irish Week (from March 13 to 21). The fourth annual parade will include events marking the contribution of Ireland to the World Expo 2010 (May-October) with the Irish flag (www.lecheileshanghai.com).
Chicago River bright green color : The Chicago River, the same city in the U.S. state of Illinois cut, colored bright green Saturday.
The color was caused by a natural dye that each year the Saturday before Saint Patrick’s Day on the water is added. After several hours the riverget back to its normal hue.
The tradition is the starting point for the celebrations surrounding the national holiday of Ireland, which takes place Wednesday. On Saint Patrick’s Day is commemorated St. Patrick, who according to legend, the serpent of the island drove.
The festival is celebrated worldwide, especially in areas with a large Irish community. In Chicago say nearly 200,000 people have Irish roots.