St. Patrick's Day

St. Patrick’s Day subdued across the world amid virus crisis

By Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press

St. Patrick's Day revelers across the world tried to salvage the holiday with makeshift celebrations after parades and parties were scrapped and residents were urged to hunker down at home to slow the spread of the new coronavirus.

Chicago, other cities, cancel St. Patrick’s Day parades

By Don Babwin, Associated Press

Chicago's mayor said Wednesday that the parade that was scheduled for Saturday posed too big of a public health risk.

Photo: ‘Kiss me, I’m Irish’

By News Desk

Two girls seen in The Temple Bar in Dublin on Thursday, March 16, 2017. This year, the city's St. Patrick's Festival takes place from March 16-19, and brings together 3,000 artists, musicians, dancers, poets and performers.

Gay veterans permitted to march in Boston’s St. Patrick’s Day parade

By Michael D. Regan

Gay and transgender U.S. military veterans will be allowed to participate in the city of Boston's St. Patrick's Day Parade next weekend.

World news quiz: St. Patrick’s Day and a Russian surprise

By Larisa Epatko

This week, the Irish prime minister visited the White House, Russia made a surprising move and puppies ruled the Internet (again). Take our 5-minute world quiz on this and more.