As millions of Americans prepare to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, the holiday remains a time to honor Irish culture, heritage, and long-standing traditions.

One might be greeted with a pinch from a green-clad friend next Tuesday.  In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, the sound of bag pipes will dance along the airwaves or through parade lines.  And the smell of corned beef and cabbage might fill a few homes.

This tiny and highly-researched museum exhibit is packed with stories of Irish men and women who called colonial St. Augustine home

From the birthplace of St. Patrick to the color green, several popular myths actually have little to do with the true origins of the holiday.

Celebrated far beyond Ireland’s shores, St. Patrick’s Day blends ancient legends, religious roots and a modern global love for Irish culture. Turning the day into a vibrant festival of parades, colour,

New York’s 265th St. Patrick’s Day Parade returns March 17, led by the NY Army National Guard’s famed “Fighting 69th.” The unit will lead the parade for the 175th time.