New York, Boston mayors back LGBT groups, reject St. Patrick's Day parades

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Green food may mean party time in America, where St. Patrick's Day has long been an excuse to break out the food dye. But in Ireland, where the Irish celebrate their patron saint on March 17, green food has bitter connotations that recall the nation's

A significant snowstorm is trying to put a damper on area St. Patrick's Day celebrations. Many restaurants and bars are staying open for despite the weather, so if you were planning to take the day off anyway, you're in luck. Meanwhile, the majority of

If you ever wondered what a baseball looked like as a leprechaun then you probably work for the Mets. Happy St. Patrick's Day, everyone! To celebrate, here's a baseball that looks like the spawn of Mr. Met's Irish cousin and 

St. Patrick's Day may be our most musical holiday. That may sound strange if your musical image of the day is tears splashing into a mug of green beer while someone croons “Danny Boy.” And yes, there are surely more Christmas songs than St. Patrick's