Why do we celebrate St. Patrick's Day?
As revelers celebrate St. Patrick's Day in 2025, here's a look at who Ireland's patron saint was and the meaning behind the holiday.
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As revelers celebrate St. Patrick's Day in 2025, here's a look at who Ireland's patron saint was and the meaning behind the holiday.
The luck of the Irish was in full swing in the Old Sacramento waterfront on Saturday. The historic district held its annual Saint Patrick's Day Parade, officially kicking off the spring events season.
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St. Patrick's Day may be a commemoration of the death of the patron saint of Ireland, but it is also an occasion to celebrate Irish heritage.
Two years ago, the pandemic hit Sacramento and St. Patrick's Day was the first holiday canceled. Fast forward to March 2022, and downtown Sacramento is back to normal celebrating the Irish holiday maskless.
A sea of green is expected to flood bars and restaurants. St. Patrick's Day marks the first major celebration since the state lifted pandemic restrictions.
Music poured into the cobblestone streets of Old Sacramento as drinks were flowing this St. Patrick's day.
Every year on St. Patrick's Day, the world around us suddenly looks a little ... jealous.
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The ways we celebrate the great holiday of St. Patrick's Day. In the greater Sacramento area, we drink and dance and run and even go to school. It's all part of the way we do in Sacto. Read on and explore the fantastically eclectic we shake our shamrocks in Sacramento.
Every peoples has their comfort food. It seems more than fitting that this list looks to the Irish, as St. Patty's day will be up us faster than green eyes can blink. When planning for the holiday meal this year, know where to find the best corned beef and cabbage in Sacramento. We've listed the top 5 spots in the Sacto area, so that when the holiday comes afoot, you'll know where to get the grub.
St. Patrick's Day is the time of year when everyone digs out their favorite green outfits from the back of their closets and heads out to celebrate this festive Irish-themed holiday.
Channel your inner leprechaun by finding your St. Patrick's Day finery at Decades Costumes; the Sacramento shop rents theater-quality outfits and accessories at surprisingly low rental prices.
No one knows how to celebrate St. Patrick's Day better than the Irish. That is why you will want to make a trip over the pond and experience this green holiday with those who love all things related to St. Patrick's Day, including the green beer.
Where can you go if you and your friends are in the mood to chill at a pub? This list gives insight to five of the best Irish pubs in the Sacramento area.
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You are sure to find Sacramentans who celebrate this day by attending parades, school and office parties, and wearing the symbolic color, green. Gather up your loved ones and enjoy the day together.
Despite rain in the forecast, in downtown Sacramento, businesses are still planning to have a good St. Patrick's Day.
These Irish Pubs will be rockin' live music and pouring green beer for St. Patrick's Day 2012, find out where you can get your green on in Sacramento.
If you are looking to try a genuine Irish whiskey this St. Patrick's Day, check out one of these renowned spots in the greater Sacramento area.
A driver was hospitalized after crashing their vehicle from an overpass onto Highway 99 in Sacramento, causing late-night traffic delays on Thursday.
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Back in 2000, city councilmembers made $600 a month, which is $7,200 a year, and that amount has never been changed.
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A driver was hospitalized after crashing their vehicle from an overpass onto Highway 99 in Sacramento, causing late-night traffic delays on Thursday.
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Crews were working to repair a leak in an underground heating pipe, and the Stockton campus will remain closed through Sunday.
Back in 2000, city councilmembers made $600 a month, which is $7,200 a year, and that amount has never been changed.
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