Why St. Patrick's Day Matters, for Everybody St. Patrick's Day in America celebrates not only a great saint, but a put-upon people who immigrated to a new world, took the meanest jobs, endured prejudice and exclusion, and rose to prominence; it is not just for the Irish, after all. By Pat McNamara, March 15, 2011 When George Washington took office in 1789, there were 30,000 Catholics in America. John Adams said they were "scarce as earthquakes." But by 1850, Catholics had become—and remain, … [Más]

Irish Festivals/Parades http://www.saintpatricksdayparade.com/ Please Note: at this time all dates are tentative till confirmed by Parade Adjutant or Chairman. (updated as of 1-21-11).Please e-mail Webmaster@SaintPatricksDayParade.com to confirm parade dates and time. Click on a parade date, scroll down to view your parade. All Saint Patrick's Day Parades in the state of New Jersey All Saint Patrick's Day Parades in the state of New York All Saint Patrick's Day Parades in the state of … [Más]