St. Patrick’s Day has been celebrated for centuries in Ireland on 17 March, as a day of Irish heritage and culture, usually with parades, green clothes and Irish music and dance. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT However, the day is also widely celebrated outside the Emerald Isle, in global cities like Chicago, New York, London and more. From multi-day open-air festivals to street parties , green lighting installations and a vast range of Irish fare, these celebrations rival Dublin’s festivities,