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t. Patrick’s Day is a day for anyone, whether you are Irish or not, to let loose and have a bit of fun. But how did St. Patrick’s Day


become the big party that it is today with parades, kissing the Blarney Stone, lots of drinking and revelry in general?


According to folklore, St. Patrick was kidnapped and brought to Ireland at 16. Some people are surprised to fi nd out that St Patrick wasn’t actually


Irish, and was actually born in Britain. Aſt er being kidnapped and exposed to Christianity he escaped and was reunited with his family in Britain. St Patrick later returned to Ireland and became a priest and then spent the rest of his life converting the Irish to Christian1ity.


Now the emphasis of St Patricks day has altered from a religious feast to a celebration of Irish culture and its traditions. T is appears to be the responsibility of America with parades being reported as early as 1737. T e parades grew bigger and bigger along with number of Irish migrants. With parades become festivities and parties which are so commonly coupled with this festive day.


T e closest parade to Worcester is a short trip up the M5 to Birmingham. On Sunday 12th March at noon Digbeth High Street will come alive as the famous parade begins it’s fun fi lled route.


From Irish dancers to Caribbean dancers, Welsh dragons to Chinese dragons, the St Patrick’s Festival has always been a vibrant celebration


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