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Saint Patrick's Day in the United States
Saint Patrick's Day, although a legal holiday only in Savannah, Georgia,[1] and Suffolk County, Massachusetts,[2] is nonetheless widely recognized and celebrated throughout the United States. It is primarily celebrated as a recognition of Irish and Irish American culture; celebrations include prominent displays of the color green, eating and drinking, religious observances, and numerous parades. The holiday has been celebrated in what is now the U.S. since 1601.[3]
According to the National Retail Federation, consumers in the United States spent $4.4 billion on St. Patrick's Day in 2016. This amount is down from the $4.8 billion spent in 2014.[4]
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- ^ With a signature in green, St. Patrick's Day became a holiday, 90.9 WBUR, Boston, MA: WBUR, 12 March 2010, Retrieved 15 March 2014.
- ^ "First U.S. St. Patrick's celebration held in St. Augustine, Florida in 1600". Totally St. Augustine. Retrieved March 8, 2020.
- ^ Huddleston, Tom Jr. (March 17, 2016). "Here's How Much Americans Will Spend on St. Patrick's Day This Year". Fortune. Retrieved March 17, 2016.
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