Cheerleaders, crazy parades & bursts of green as world celebrates St Patrick’s Day

ST PATRICK’S Day celebrates the arrival of Christianity in Ireland and Saint Patrick who was a bishop in the 5th Century and is credited with bringing the religion to the country. The holiday is celebrated every year with parades, festivals, wearing green attire, and céilís - a social event that includes Irish folk music, traditional dancing, and storytelling. Read more: The Sun delivers breaking news, latest gossip and incredible exclusives around the world with hubs in London, New York, Scotland and Ireland. Covering topics from news, money and sport along with our famous Fabulous Magazine, The Sun is the biggest news brand in the UK and one of the fastest growing news sites in the US. Stay tuned for video clips across the biggest news stories and segments from The Sun’s expert journalists. Become a Sun Subscriber and hit the bell to be the first to know. Read The S