St. Patrick's Day is the celebration of Christianity's arrival in Ireland, through the teachings of their patron saint. March 17th marks the anniversary of the death of the Saint Patrick, who also drove the snakes out of Ireland. The early spring celebration is usually filled with plenty of shamrocks, bagpiped parades, green beer and a healthy portion of corned beef and cabbage. This year, if you are a Catholic, your corned beef is in jeopardy.
It's one of the days of the year many people in Utica look forward to as the years go by: St. Patrick's Day Parade Day. When can we expect it to take place for 2023?
Today is the day that everyone is Irish in New York, but if you plan on celebrating today chances are you will be paying more than most people across the country.