St. Patrick's Day
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St. Patrick became so popular in the United States, where the Irish population is very large, that the day of his death is celebrated on a national scale.
If on Valentine’s Day everything turns red, then on St. Patrick’s Day everything turns green: green costumes, hats, images of a green shamrock as a symbol of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
The biggest celebrations of St. Patrick’s Day take place in New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Chicago and Atlanta, where the most Irish live. Parades, banquets and church services are held here. Other citizens do not lag behind the Irish and do not miss the opportunity to have fun, go to some Irish bar to drink beer for the health of the saint.
The city's largest street parade is held in New York City every year, on St. Patrick's Day. On this day, thousands of Irish-Americans march down the main street of the city - 5th Avenue, symbolizing the triumph of the Catholic faith. The parade begins at 44th Street and moves north to 86th Street and then east to 3rd Avenue.
However, too much fun is not welcome during the parade itself. The parade is attended by hundreds of orchestras from all counties of Ireland and all states of the United States.
It is believed that on this day everyone should wear their best clothes (sports style is not acceptable), and the mood of the parade participants should be solemn.
On a festive morning, St. Patrick's Cathedral hosts a morning Mass, which is a traditional Catholic service. The parade starts around 11am and continues until 5pm.