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Farmingdale’s 9th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade

LIMG February 22, 2023

Photo credit: Marketing Masters NY Farmingdale Village announces that the se is set for Sunday, March 12th at 1 PM. The parade kicks off from Northside Elementary School and spans about half a mile down Main Street to the Village Green including local community groups, Farmingdale/local Fire

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How St. Patrick’s Day Is Celebrated In Ireland

LIMG January 25, 2022

Initially a religious holiday to commemorate the patron saint of Ireland, St. Patrick’s Day has since evolved into a global celebration of Irish culture. In fact, it has become one of the most popular days of the year to throw a party and gather with others. So how do people in Ireland — the heart […]

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Many St. Patrick’s Day Traditions Are Not From Ireland

LIMG February 16, 2021

St. Patrick’s Day is made special by various traditions. Everything from dyeing major cities’ rivers green to parades to enjoying green foods has become part of the pageantry of St. Patrick’s Day. The next time you raise a green beer to your lips, you may wonder which traditions are authentically Irish and which ones were […]

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Warm Up With Irish Coffee This St. Patrick’s Day

LIMG January 26, 2021

Though it might not be as beloved as a pint of Guinness or as inviting as a shot of Jameson’s Irish whiskey after some cold hours spent marching in or viewing a parade, Irish coffee has a place all its own on St. Patrick’s Day. The origins of Irish coffee are sometimes debated, though many […]

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Farmingdale’s 8 th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade

LIMG February 21, 2020

Farmingdale Village and the Farmingdale Village Merchants Association (FVMA) announce the 8 th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade to be held on Sunday March 15 th at 1 PM. The parade kicks off from Northside Elementary School and spans about half a mile down Main Street to the Village Green including local community groups, Farmingdale […]

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The Meaning Behind The Shamrock

LIMG February 13, 2020

When talking about Ireland and its culture and symbolism, many different images come to mind. Affectionately known as the Emerald Isle, Ireland is perhaps best known for its bright green hue. Irish flags and even harps are symbolic of the nation, but there is perhaps one symbol that most widely represents the country: the shamrock. […]