St. Patrick's day is celebrated every year on March 17th. It is the Roman Catholic feast that honors Saint Patrick and now has to do with Ireland and Irish culture. Irish is the second most common ancestry in America. St. Patrick was an or English or scotch man from the 5th century who was missionary to Ireland. He is seen as a historical figure and someone who converted people to Christianity. Even though the day falls on the fasting season people are allowed to eat meat that day. The Irish dance, drink and feast on traditional meal which is bacon and cabbage. The parade for this day started in America because of Irish soldiers who served the English army. Over the years Irish people immigrated to America and many "Irish Aid" were founded to help celebrate this day. The parade for St. Patrick's Day is the oldest and largest parade.
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