Plan Ahead: St. Patrick's Day Festivals
Looking to make this St. Patrick's Day one to remember? Then visit one of these fun festivals!
St. Patricks Day Festival Boston, MA
City holds a full slate of St. Patrick's Day activities. Boston prides itself in holding authentic events that truly celebrate Irish culture, including a film festival and readings from Irish literature.
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A St. Pat's celebration that's more than just green beer
The huge parade weaves through downtown Chicago on Saturday, March. 15. St. Patrick's actvities to follow. Each year, they turn the Chicago river green - a tradition many other cities have attempted but with no success matching that of the windy city's.
Free
The parade includes over 50 floats, including a 35 foot leprechaun!
In Dublin they're going to celebrate for a full week! St Patrick's Festival will run from March 11th - 17th with a wonderful program of free entertainment for all to enjoy, including street theatre, fireworks, music, exhibitions and a treasure hunt.
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For true St. Patrick's revelry, there's no better place to be