St. Patrick’s Day is on Monday, March 17th, 2025
About St. Patrick’s Day
Every year on March 17th, the Irish and the non-Irish alike, observe St. Patrick’s Day. What began as a religious feast day for the patron saint of Ireland, has become an international festival celebrating Irish culture.
St Patrick’s Day marks the anniversary of the death of a Christian missionary known as Patrick, who was born in the year 387. At the age of 16, he was captured and taken to Ireland as a slave. During this period, he became very religious and after six years he fled back to his family.
Later in his life, he returned to Ireland as a missionary. He is said to have played an important role in converting the inhabitants of Ireland to Christianity and in ridding the island of snakes. St Patrick is buried under Down Cathedral in Downpatrick, County Down, and is one of the three patron saints of Ireland. The other patron saints are St Brigid of Kildare and St Columba.
St Patrick’s Day celebrations were brought to Canada by Irish immigrants. The day is a bank holiday in Northern Ireland and a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland. In the rest of the United Kingdom, the United States, Australia and New Zealand, it is celebrated, but is not an official holiday.
Here is a few things to do for St. Patrick’s Day in Niagara Falls:
St. Patrick’s Day Global Greening
Niagara Falls will turn green for 15 minutes starting at the top of every hour (7:30pm to 2:00am) on St. Patrick’s Day as part of Tourism Ireland’s “Global Greening” program. The Egyptian Sphinx and Pyramids, the London Eye, the Empire State Building, and the Leaning Tower of Pisa are just a few of the world’s most famous monuments going green.
| March 17, 2025 | Top of every hour for 15 minutes 7:30pm to 2:00am | St. Patrick’s Day | Green |
| March 17, 2025 | 10:15 – 10:30pn | National Poison Prevention Week | Green |
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More Events on St. Patricks Day
Orchid Show
March 8th – April 27th, 2025
At the Floral Showhouse see over 1,500 expertly grown Phalaenopsis orchids, the event is filled with bright colours and gorgeous blooms that will offer a warm escape from the lingering winter temperatures.
Try Your Luck at Niagara’s Casinos
It’s all about the luck of the Irish luck on St. Patrick’s Day. What better way to commemorate the occasion than by heading over to one of the nearby Casino’s to try your luck at one of your favourite casino games.
Live Music at Doc Magilligans
Address: 6400 Lundy`s Lane, Niagara Falls, ON L2G 1T6
ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARTY
Featuring live entertainment starting at 12 noon, Doc Magilligan’s will be celebrating St. Patrick’s day with music throughout the day and traditional Irish entrees for all to enjoy.
- 19+ only as of 11am
- No cover charge
- No reservations
Mar. 17th @12pm
Mar. 17th @4pm
Mar. 17th @8pm
St. Patrick’s Day at KELSEYS Original Roadhouse on Clifton Hill
Come join us on St. Patrick’s Day for green beer and fun!
Did you know over 13 Million pints of Guinness are consumed globally on St. Patrick’s Day? KELSEYS Original Roadhouse carries that popular Irish stout, including 20 more beers on tap!
St. Patrick’s Day at Boston Pizza Clifton Hill
St. Pat’s at Boston Pizza Clifton Hill! We will have Green Beer! Don’t miss a fun night out at Clifton Hill’s biggest bar! For more information check the Boston Pizza Clifton Hill website or on the Boston Pizza Facebook Page here.
St. Patrick’s Day Quiz & Trivia
Do you believe the “luck of the Irish” is with you? Take this quiz and find out the answer to that question…and more!
Top St. Patrick’s Day Activities in Niagara Falls
