We’ve all heard there was a saint and something to do with snakes in Ireland and now we have parades and drink green beer. But what do we really know about St. Patrick’s Day?
Ever since the Utica St. Patrick's Day parade got moved due to weather, many began to wonder if weather would cause more problems with the parade on March 28th. Early weather predictions from the National Weather Service out of Binghamton show a warm, but possibly a rainy parade day.
During lent, Catholics abstain from eating meat on Lenten Fridays. What if one of those Friday's during lent happens to be St. Patrick's Day? Is it ok for Central New Yorker's to eat it then?
You can always watch the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Utica and head down Varick Street to celebrate, but here are some other ways to feel festive during this Irish holiday...
With St. Patrick's Day coming up, are you looking for the top corned beef and cabbage in Utica, Rome, Syracuse, and the rest of Central New York? Here's the top rated places.