2007-03-17 05:25:14 · 10 answers · asked by Roberto 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ St. Patrick's Day
The first St. Patrick's Day parade took place not in Ireland, but in the United States. Irish soldiers serving in the English military marched through New York City on March 17, 1762. Along with their music, the parade helped the soldiers to reconnect with their Irish roots, as well as fellow Irishmen serving in the English army. Over the next thirty-five years, Irish patriotism among American immigrants flourished, prompting the rise of so-called "Irish Aid" societies, like the Friendly Sons of Saint Patrick and the Hibernian Society.
2007-03-17 06:46:00 · answer #1 · answered by Sweet n Sour 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because there are a lot of Irish Americans in the US and since us Irish helped build America i guess its just nice to show some respect for the Irish.
2007-03-17 08:49:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, if you check US history, millions of Irish came over to the US because of the Irish potato famine. They were given a hard time at first, but with perseverance they made a way for themselves, and are in all levels of US society. A very large proportion of the US population is of US descent.
2007-03-17 05:30:59 · answer #3 · answered by Mr Ed 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i might extremely prefer to be waiting to rejoice St Georges day and alter right into a proud united states of america returned. in basic terms the way the Irish do! yet regrettably we are actually not allowed to because of the fact we've adequate economic organisation holiday trips and and different celebrations in the three hundred and sixty 5 days - and we does not prefer to offend all and sundry - might we? even in spite of the shown fact that St George is the Saint of england that doesn't seem to remember any further.
2016-10-02 06:58:08 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
St. Patrick's Day – Celebrating the Green
St. Patrick is believed to have driven the snakes from Ireland. Once a pagan himself, St. Patrick is one of Christianity's most widely known figures.
The modern secular holiday is based on the original Christian saint's feast day also thought to be the date of the saint's death.
In 1737, Irish immigrants to the United States began observing the holiday publicly in Boston and held the first St. Patrick's Day Parade in New York City in 1766.
Today, the tradition continues with people from all walks and heritages by wearing green, eating Irish food, and attending parades. St. Patrick's Day is bursting with folklore; from the shamrock to the leprechaun and to pinching those that are not wearing green.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erin_Go_Bragh
A common stylisation of Erin Go Bragh, in a Celtic Font.For the horse named Erin Go Bragh, see Hideaway's Erin Go Bragh.
Erin Go Bragh (also commonly spelled **Erin Go Braugh) is the*** Anglicization of a
**Gaelic phrase used to express** allegiance to Ireland. It is most often translated as "Ireland Forever", and pronounced /ˈɛrɪn gə brɔː/.
' Luck of the Irish to ya''!
2007-03-17 05:42:01 · answer #5 · answered by LucySD 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because there are many people in the united states who are irish and have descended from ireland
2007-03-17 05:28:54 · answer #6 · answered by kristikay1965 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
some people are irish
2007-03-17 05:34:18 · answer #7 · answered by jaque strap 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They know how to put on a parade, party and have fun!
Happy S P D
2007-03-17 05:31:56 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any sanctioned reason to drink is good enough for me.
2007-03-17 05:32:47 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It gives us an excuse to get drunk and fight.
2007-03-17 05:33:39 · answer #10 · answered by Greg B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋