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Crowd wearing green celebrates next to colorful parade float with Irish and American flags during festive event.

From Dublin to the Delta: A History of the Irish & St. Patrick's Day in NOLA
Overhead view of a breakfast table with waffles, eggs, coffee, salad, and people reaching for food.

Leading From the Heart Awards Annual Breakfast to Honor 2026 Recipients
Group dressed in green suits and hats posing in front of a classic car during a festive St. Patrick's Day parade.

St. Patrick's Day Parade of Jefferson to Celebrate its 55th Year
Woman teaching young girl to paint colorful balloons on canvas in indoor art class setting

Marianna Canu Paints Possibility into Young Minds
Shrek, Fiona, Donkey, and two other fairy tale characters looking surprised at Pinocchio with a long nose.

Things You Should Give Up for Lent—That Have Nothing to Do With Weight Loss
Congregation attending mass in a decorated Catholic church with stained glass dome and religious paintings

The Spiritual Meaning Behind St. Patrick's Day
Interior of a cozy bar with patrons seated at the wooden counter, vintage signs, and warm lighting.

New Orleans’ Service Industry Bars
Two men dressed as festive leprechauns in green and gold costumes during a street celebration

10 Ways to Experience St. Patrick's Day in Greater New Orleans