Nearly half of Americans will take part in a day of celebration on March 17th. Whether you are of Irish decent or not, St. Patrick’s Day has become a worldwide celebration of Irish history and culture. Many commonly mistake leprechauns as bringing good luck or fortune. In folklore, the leprechaun is a small fairy with a beard. Short in stature, these mischievous creatures would end up playing tricks, deceive people. Shamrocks, or three-leaf clovers, are common symbols for the Holy Trinity, but Americans commonly get this confused to the four-leaf clover. Four-leaf clovers stand for faith, hope, love and luck. Legend believes that finding one is a symbol of good fortune, but your odds of finding one are slim.
The historic Atlantic City Saint Patrick’s Day Parade take place on Saturday, March 14th at approximately 1pm. It starts at Rhode Island Avenue, near Ocean Casino Resort) Floats and vehicles will travel 1.3 miles to Arkansas Avenue and exit the boardwalk. Walking participants will continue down the boardwalk to Morris Avenue, near Tropicana and exit there.
