Saint Patrick's Day

Each year, the United States celebrates Saint Patrick's Day on March 17. No matter which day of the week this popular holiday falls, different cities will celebrate with big parades, live music, Irish food, and a variety of other festivities. 

Whether you're Irish or not, Saint Patrick's Day — or Saint Paddy's Day, as some call it— can be a fun time for the "wearing o' the green," watching a parade, or getting together with friends for a pint. A number of USA cities have formal Saint Patrick's Day celebrations, complete with marching bands and baton twirlers, while other places use the day to throw a big party. Here are some of the best places in the U.S. to celebrate Saint Patrick's Day.