Saint-Patrick's Day is quite popular all around the World. And the traditional parade is a part of this celebration. By the way, the first time the Parade happened in the USA (not in Ireland) in 1762, believe it or not...
Everything turns green this day. Even the river in Chicago ;) But mostly it's not that extreme.
Saint Patrick's Day was made an official Christian feast day in the early 17th century and is observed by the Catholic Church, the Anglican Communion (especially the Church of Ireland), the Eastern Orthodox Church, and the Lutheran Church. The day commemorates Saint Patrick and the arrival of Christianity in Ireland, and celebrates the heritage and culture of the Irish in general. Celebrations generally involve public parades and festivals, céilís, and the wearing of green attire or shamrocks. Christians who belong to liturgical denominations also attend church services.
According to tradition, Patrick returned to Ireland to convert the pagan Irish to Christianity.
But... enough of talking... let's just travel back in time and look at the St.-Patrick's Day Parade in Denver (2010).
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