7 St. Patrick’s Day Traditions You’ve Never Heard Of

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7. Real Deal

Of course, in order to celebrate a genuine St. Paddy’s Day, you’d have to travel to Ireland, herself. Once there, cozy down in Dublin for the 4-day extravaganza that happens every year around St. Patrick’s Day. A national holiday here, residents whoop it up in a no-holds-barred parade and street festival. Enter craft beer, authentic Irish food and the greening of the city at night. St. Paddy’s Day in Dublin is the real deal.