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1/1/1737
First Observance of St.
Patrick's Day
Charitable Irish Society of
Boston were the first
group to recognize the
day
3/17/1780
First St. Patrick's Day
George Washington allowed his troops a holiday as
an act of solidarity with the Irish and their fight for
their Independence.
3/16/1794
Important Meeting between Irish
community in Boston
People attended a service of
worship and a special dinner
3/17/1848
New York City Parade
The parade became not only the largest parade
in the United States but one of the largest in the
world.
1/1/1824
Savannah, GA
First celebration in
the city
St. Patrick's Day Timeline
Evan Mallon
Evan Mallon
First Observance of St.
Patrick's Day
Charitable Irish Society of
Boston were the first
group to recognize the
day
First St. Patrick's Day
George 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 Boston
People 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, GA
First celebration in
the city