Ahead of the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Pittsburgh, festivities kicked off with the crowning of Miss Smiling Irish Eyes, as parade organizers celebrated the patron saint. Many generations ago, heavy drinking and partying was not the staple for celebrating St.

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If it’s March, and it’s green, it must be St. Patrick’s Day. The day honoring the patron saint of Ireland is a global celebration of Irish heritage.

St. Patrick’s Day falls on Monday this year, which means the Irish and Irish at heart get to enjoy a whole weekend of celebrations in addition to the day itself. There are festivals, traditional music and dancing,

BBC News NI has taken a look at some of what's on offer across Northern Ireland this year. Belfast has been hosting events since the start of March, with a packed programme of cultural activities across the city leading up to St Patrick's Day.