Every year on March 17, people around the globe celebrate St. Patrick's Day with festive parades, lively music, and, obviously, plenty of green. But beyond the usual partying, this holiday is also steeped in traditions that are believed to bring good fortune.

Monday, March 17 is St. Patrick's Day, celebrating all things Irish in the U.S. and around the world. Cities celebrate with parades, bar crawls and more.

If it's March, and it's green, it must be St. Patrick's Day. The day honoring the patron saint of Ireland is a global celebration of Irish heritage. And nowhere is that more so than in the United States,

St. Patrick's Day celebrates Irish culture with traditional foods like corned beef, soda bread, and Guinness, alongside festive drinks.

What time does Boston's St. Patrick's Day Parade start? The parade kicks off at 11:30 a.m. The time was moved up from the usual start time of 1 p.m. in an attempt to cut down on t

BBC News NI has taken a look at some of what's on offer across Northern Ireland this year. Belfast has been hosting events since the start of March, with a packed programme of cultural activities across the city leading up to St Patrick's Day.