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Saint Patricks Day Traditions: Parades


Saint Patrick’s Day parades have become a tradition in Ireland and in major cities around the world with citizens of Irish descent. The New York City Saint Patrick’s Day Parade, which dates back to 1762, is the oldest and largest Saint Patrick's Day parade in the world.



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