(Original Caption) Woodcut depicting the Anniversary of St. Patrick's Day in New York, Saturday, March 17, 1860. The triumphal car of the Burd of Erin, military companies, civic authorities, friendly societies, etc. are all shown. Undated illustration.

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St. Patrick’s Day observes of the death of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. The holiday has evolved into a celebration of Irish culture with parades, special foods, music, dancing, drinking and a whole lot of green.

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