1/1/1737First Observance of St. Patrick's DayCharitable Irish Society of Boston wer​e the first group to recognize the day3/17/1780First St. Patrick's DayGeorge Washington allowed his troops a holiday as an act of solidarity with the Irish and their fight for their Independence.3/16/1794Important Meeting between Irish community in BostonPeople attended a service of worship and a special dinner 3/17/1848New York City Parade The parade became not only the largest parade in the United States but one of the largest in the world.1/1/1824Savannah, GAFirst celebration in the citySt. Patrick's Day TimelineEvan MallonEvan MallonFirst Observance of St. Patrick's DayCharitable Irish Society of Boston wer​e the first group to recognize the dayFirst St. Patrick's DayGeorge Washington allowed his troops a holiday as an act of solidarity with the Irish and their fight for their Independence.Important Meeting between Irish community in BostonPeople attended a service of worship and a special dinner New York City Parade The parade became not only the largest parade in the United States but one of the largest in the world.Savannah, GAFirst celebration in the city