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100

On what date is St. Patrick’s Day celebrated each year?

March 17th

100

What event with floats, music, and marching groups is common on St. Patrick’s Day?

Parade

100

What color do people traditionally wear on St. Patrick’s Day?

Green

100

What green mint milkshake is sold for a limited time each year for the holiday?

Shamrock Shake

200

In which country did St. Patrick’s Day begin?

Ireland

200

Which U.S. city dyes its river green every year for St. Patrick’s Day?

Chicago 

200

What small magical creature hides a pot of gold?

Leprechaun

200

What popular American breakfast cereal is often associated with St. Patrick’s Day?

Lucky Charms

300

How did St. Patricks Day start?

A Religious Holiday 

300

Which city hosts one of the largest St. Patrick’s Day parades in the world?

New York City

300

What colorful arch in the sky is said to lead to a pot of gold?

Rainbow

300

What dish is commonly eaten in the United States on St. Patrick’s Day?

Corned beef and cabbage


400

Where was St. Patrick born?

Great Britain 

400

What might someone do to you if you don’t wear green on St. Patrick’s Day?

Pinch You

400

What three-leaf plant is a symbol of Ireland and St. Patrick’s Day?

Shamrock

400

Which fast food company sells a green milkshake?

McDonald's

500

What colors are the flag of Ireland?

Green, White, and Orange

500

What fun St. Patrick’s Day event in some U.S. cities celebrates people with red hair?

Ginger Run

500

What large woodwind instrument is played on this day during celebrations?

Bagpipes

500

What traditional Irish bread is often eaten during the holiday?

Soda Bread