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What’s the oldest and largest St. Patrick's Day Parade in the world?
The New York City Saint Patrick’s Day Parade,
first held in 1762.
How many days does Dublin’s annual St. Patrick’s Day festival last?
Three in 2025. But some years it has expanded to four and even five days!
Name the traditional dish made of mashed potatoes and cabbage that’s popular to eat on St. Patrick’s Day in Ireland.
Colcannon
What are the colors of the Irish flag?
Green, white, and orange.
: What American city has dyed its river green every St. Patrick’s Day since 1962?
Chicago.
Which coastal Southern city has had a huge St. Patrick’s Day parade and celebration since 1813?
Savannah, Georgia.
How many pounds of green vegetable dye are now used to turn the Chicago River green?
40 pounds.
What is a boxty?
An Irish potato cake
According to Irish folklore, what will you find at the end of a rainbow?
A pot of gold
What is Ireland's most popular nickname?
“The Emerald Isle.”
Where was the real Saint Patrick born?
Britain
How many people visit New York’s St. Patrick’s Cathedral each year?
Over 5 million.
What hearty Irish meal consists of red meat, carrots, onions and potatoes?
Irish stew
What is the national flower/emblem of Ireland?
The Shamrock.
Four-leaf clovers are considered what?
Good luck
What is the capital of Ireland?
Dublin
How many leaves does a typical clover plant have?
Three
What is the traditional main dish served at many St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in America?
Corned beef and cabbage.
What do the three leaves of a shamrock symbolize on St. Patrick’s Day?
The Holy Trinity (Father, Son, and Holy Ghost), according to the legend that Saint Patrick used the shamrock to illustrate the concept to potential converts. It can also symbolize love, hope, and faith.
True or false. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland was Irish.
False. St. Patrick was said to have been born in Britain.
What does “Erin go bragh” mean?
Ireland forever. Also, Ireland until the end of time.
How many people march in the NYC St. Patrick’s Day parade?
About 150,000.
Irish soda bread uses what ingredient for leavening instead of yeast?
Baking soda.
St. Patrick was originally associated with what color?
Blue.
On what instrument do you play piobaireachd music?
The bagpipe