It’s time to start dreaming of your next family trip. Here’s some destination inspiration for you. Take a visual journey through these family-friendly U.S. cities where St. Patrick’s Day celebrations await.
One of the most unique St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in the world, Chicago dyes its river green, a tradition dating back more than 50 years. The city has celebrated this Irish national holiday since 1843, with current festivities including parades, festive food and drink, river cruises and more. © Shelly Bychowski | Dreamstime.com
Every year, South Boston hosts the St. Patrick’s Day Race, a fun and communal event where many gather to race (with the expectation of some Irish luck) and win. Participants wear green and other festive attire in honor of the day. © Joe Sohm | Dreamstime.com
New Orleans isn’t just a place to celebrate Mardi Gras. The historic city features an array of St. Patrick’s Day festivities lasting more than a week, with parades, bar crawls and parties occurring almost every day. © Valentin M Armianu | Dreamstime.com
Enjoy St. Patrick’s Day parades, festivals, a leprechaun run, block party and more throughout San Diego. The city also hosts a parade in Balboa Park, March 11, to celebrate Irish heritage and culture. © Steve Gould | Dreamstime.com
St. Louis features its own fair share of St. Patrick’s Day festivities. The city hosts several runs on March 17, as well as various pub crawls and festivals, including Dogtown St. Patrick’s Day Irish Festival. © Darren Dwayne Frazier | Dreamstime.com
Returning for the first time since the pandemic, the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Washington, D.C., welcomes all March 12, along Constitution Avenue. The parade includes representatives from the city’s Irish groups, as well as live music and Irish dancing for all to enjoy. © Khabar | Dreamstime.com
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