ORIGINS OF ST.PATRICK’S DAY Saint Patrick’s Day is a cultural and religious holiday celebrated on 17 March. It is named after Saint Patrick (c. AD 385-461), the most commonly recognized of the patron saints of Ireland. The day commemorates Saint Patrick and the arrival of Christianity in Ireland, as well as celebrates the heritage and culture of the Irish in general. Celebrations generally involve public parades and festivals and the wearing of green attire or shamrocks. Saint Patrick’s Day is a public holiday in the republic of Ireland. Northern Ireland, Newfoundland and Labrador and Montserrat. It is also widely celebrated by the Irish around the world; especially in Britain, Canada, the United States, Argentina, Australia and New Zealand. ST.PATRICKS DAY FREE EVENTS ST. PATRICK’S DAY COSTume 10:00-11:20 Costume Atrium ideas Parade 11:20-12:40 Spooky Cafeteria 1. Male Costumes Green o Lucky Leprechaun Lunch o Parade Leprechaun o Irish Morphsuit 12:40-2:00 Movie Theatre 2:00-4:00 Dance Atrium 2. Female Costumes o Good Lucky Charm Leprechaun o Good Golly Miss Molly Leprechaun o Lucky Irish Lass