St. Patricks Day is also celebrated in other countries where Irish population is indeed plentiful. In Dubuque, Iowa the St. Patricks Day is also celebrated. People don green shirts which are the shade of the color of St. Patrick and carry with them the Shamrock symbol on parades and fun activities. In Ireland, it is reported that people go all the way as dyeing a whole river in the color green to increase the festive spirit. Irish food and delicacies are often offered in this event too.
St. Patrick is Irelands patron saint. The festivity in celebrating this special day is so grand, but who is this St. Patrick anyway? St. Patrick is reportedly known as the one who drove away all the snakes in Ireland thats the reason why there are no snakes to be found in Ireland. St. Patricks Day is spent on March 17 which is said to be the day St. Patrick had died.
Green, Gold, shamrock, and luck are the usual symbol and often times seen in a St. Patrick Day Celebration. Young ones and adults as well are excited to experience several fun activities for which they can take part to. Performances, musicals and dance numbers with the carried green and gold costumes are presented to the enjoyment of the attendees. A mascot in a leprechaun costume and a green bowler hat is commonly the Festivals awaited attraction.
St. Patricks Day Celebration is indeed an event that is full of fun, laughter, festive charm and oh well- luck!
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