St. Patrick's Day is almost here. Take a look at when it is, why it is celebrated and upcoming events in Western North Carolina.

MIDTOWN, Manhattan (PIX11) — Get ready to take in all of the marching, bagpipes, Irish step dancing and more in the spirit of the 265th Saint Patrick’s Day Parade in Manhattan. The annual celebration of Irish-American heritage will march down Fifth Avenue beginning at 11 a.

In the months before the Easter Rising, St. Patrick’s Day marches offered a glimpse of Ireland’s rising nationalist energy.

You can wear green, you can watch a parade, and maybe drink green beer this Saint Patrick's Day, but can you say Sláinte like the Irish do? If so, fair play to you. If not, don't get banjaxed. Here are some Gaelic words,

Events in honor of the patron saint of the Emerald Isle multiply around the planet. From Dublin, of course, to New York, Tokyo, or Madrid, where a grand parade will take place on Saturday the 14th along Gran Vía.

Happy St. Patrick's Day! Time to bust out that green outfit and maybe treat yourself to a pint of Guinness later. More than 31 million Americans have Irish ancestry, making up 9% of the country's population. However, about 61% of Americans plan to ...