And so began the tradition. Each year. the Irish attend mass in honor of St. Patrick. then parade proudly through the streets. and end the procession and the festivities with an evening of dancing. singing. and toasting. But the spirit of St. Patrick extends far beyond the geographic boundaries of that small island nation. With the emigration of the Irish to all parts of the globe. the celebration of this feast spread and was enjoyed by men of all nationalities. There is a strong possibility that the first St. Patricks Day celebration took place in what is now known as New York City.
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