With St. Patrick’s Day celebrations picking up around the United States, here is what you need to know about this year’s Boston St. Patrick’s Day parade.

St. Patrick's Day is celebrated annually on March 17 in honor of the patron saint of Ireland. While not a federal or state holiday in Michigan, many cities hold parades and events to celebrate Irish heritage.

Read about why green is associated with St. Patrick's Day and how corned beef and cabbage was popularized in the U.S.