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The best cities to celebrate St. Patrick's Day
St. Patrick's Day is synonymous with great celebrations where the green is the star. But go to celebrate St. Patrick's Day properly? We have chosen some of the "greenest" cities in the world to enjoy this holiday at its best!Where to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in the United States?
The United States has been celebrating St. Patrick's Day since well before independence from Britain. In fact, the first parade in North America was held in Boston in 1737! The United States, with its great Irish ancestry, has festivals, parades and events all over the country. See where:Chicago
Boston
In Boston, where Irish-Americans make up about 20% of the population, you can't miss a celebration in style. Here, in fact, you'll find nearly 1 million people gathered for the annual St. Patrick's Day parade, filled with colorful floats, brass bands, Gaelic food and musical performances by Irish rock-folk bands.New York City
Savannah
The St. Patrick's Day parade in Savannah is one of the largest in the country, second only to those in New York and Chicago, and certainly the largest in the South. The city has a strong connection to Ireland, as the Irish were among some of the first settlers to arrive here in 1734. For the occasion, the fountain in Forsyth Park is dyed completely green, while the city is dedicated to long celebrations to the sound of Irish music, typical dishes and drinks.Where to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in the rest of the world?
Not only United States: as we said St. Patrick's Day is now a global holiday, also celebrated in Europe, as expected, but also int the rest of the world. Some unsuspected cities are among the most active on this day:Dublin, Ireland
Glasgow, Scotland
To stay close to Ireland, Glasgow celebrates St. Patrick's Day with its annual festival full of events, traditional music, dancing and traditional drinks. Pubs and bars organize and encourage live music performances, poetry readings and group dances, with audiences so wild you'll think you're in Ireland!Tokyo, Japan
Buenos Aires, Argentina
It's always party time in Buenos Aires, but when St. Patrick's Day comes around, the Argentine capital turns into an alternative version of Dublin. Descendants of the Irish in the city throw South America's most famous St. Patrick's Day celebration, turning 10 blocks in the heart of the city into a kingdom dominated by the color green (and full of Irish beer).Sydney, Australia
And these are just a few of the many cities that celebrate St. Patrick's Day with great events! Whether it's street parades, concerts or simple pub parties, there are truly many places in the world to celebrate. We're sure there's some kind of celebration happening near you too! All that's left to do is dress up in green and celebrate!
