ST. PATRICK'S DAY

St. Patrick's Day revelers in Sacramento, California witnessed an old piece of the space station burn up in the atmosphere on March 17.

The flaming bits of wreckage created a "spectacular light show" and were going thousands of miles per hour, an astronomer said.

Boston has held its St. Patrick’s Day parade, an event Mayor Michelle Wu called one of that city's biggest events of the year.

Spring breakers flocked to Port Aransas' beach for the final weekend of spring break 2023.

There will be two days of festivities at Center Lake Park, featuring the live entertainment of Fiddler & Crossroads, Paddy O Furniture, Bangers & Mash, The Byrne Brothers and Finnegan Academy's Irish Step Dancers at the Cultural Center Stage.

From New York City, to Savannah, Georgia, to the halls of the White House, thousands of people in the U.S. celebrated St. Patrick's Day with parades, pub crawls and a state visit. “We’re going to march in a celebration of all things Irish, the Irish culture, the Irish people. The couple from Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, traveled to Savannah just to celebrate St. Patrick’s. Started in 1824 by Irish immigrants to Georgia’s oldest city, the St. Patrick’s Day parade in Savannah has ballooned into one of the South’s largest street parties after Mardi Gras. The girl in a white dress with shamrocks and green stripes celebrated her birthday just two days before St. Patrick’s Day.

Winter weather in parts of New Mexico has shut down schools and all city and government buildings. Northern and central parts of the state were covered in snow Friday morning.

SpaceX aced its 18th orbital mission of 2023 on Friday (March 17), launching 52 of its Starlink internet satellites and landing a rocket on a ship at sea.

The shamrocks made it to the White House last year even though then-prime minister Micheál Martin didn't. The White House even dyed the South Lawn fountain green for the occasion. Biden was to host a reception for Varadkar later Friday at the White House, which was itself designed and built by an Irish-born man, James Hoban. The St. Patrick's Day tradition, like the turkey pardon and Easter egg roll, has become an annual White House affair. “That's what's wonderful about this history of the White House,” said Stewart McLaurin, president of the White House Historical Association.

NASA's Parker Solar Probe will make another close approach to the sun, braving scorching hot temperatures to help solve solar mysteries.

The annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in New York City will bring bagpipes and bands to fifth avenue. Here's how different cities plan to celebrate the Irish holiday.

In Savannah, Georgia, paradegoers plant their lawn chairs in prime viewing areas to watch a flow of floats, dancers and marching bands. The city's annual parade is one of the largest and draws visitors from near and far. Some cities including Chicago, which dyes its river green to commemorate a day when everyone pretends to be Irish, already held their parades last weekend. Other cities, including Boston, will hold parades and other festivities this weekend. But their streets will nevertheless be awash in green Friday evening, as revelers raise pints in pubs and bars.

Cities across the United States are celebrating St. Patrick's Day Parades, kicking off a weekend of revelry.

As millions of people around the globe prepare to celebrate St. Patrick's Day, here are the top three most popular Irish whiskey brands you should try.

St. Patrick's Day quiz! How well do you know these facts about the festive annual holiday? Test your knowledge in this fun and interactive lifestyle quiz!

WASHINGTON — (AP) — President Joe Biden is set to host Ireland's prime minister on Friday, after the COVID-19 pandemic scuttled the longstanding St. Patrick's Day meetup two years in a row. The White House said the agreement, known as the Windsor Framework, is an important step in maintaining the peace accord. Biden, who often speaks of his Irish heritage and is fond of quoting Irish poets, declared March Irish-American heritage month. According to the Census Bureau, roughly 31.5 million U.S. residents claim Irish heritage, second only to German. “That's what's wonderful about this history of the White House,” said Stewart McLaurin, president of the White House Historical Association.

The city of Chicago, Illinois, dyed its river green in celebration of its annual St. Patrick's Day parade.

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with delicious corned beef with cabbage and potatoes. Check out these two corned beef and cabbage recipes courtesy of "Beef. It's What's For Dinner."

Chicago traditions, the dyeing of the Chicago River and St. Patrick’s Day parade.

Don’t be “O’shy” on this St. Patrick’s Day!

SeaWorld Orlando hosts their Seven Seas Food Festival in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day.

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People celebrating the St. Patrick's Day come together with food, parties, parades and performances.

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Some drivers went on strike for St. Patrick's Day, saying the new surcharges — meant to help address rising fuel costs — don't go far enough.

The annual event, which dates back to 1762, was one of the first celebrations to be canceled when the pandemic began back in March 2020.

The annual event, which dates back to 1762, was one of the first celebrations to be canceled when the pandemic began back in March 2020.

In Central Florida, people are heading out to celebrate St. Patrick's Day, and many bars and small businesses are hoping the holiday brings in lots of customers after a rough couple of years.

FORT MYERS, Fla. — (AP) — The Boston Red Sox wore St. Patrick's Day green for their spring debut. Baseball fans might feel luckiest of all. “I’m glad we’re finally starting," said Red Sox supporter Jeremy Porter, down from Maine for the exhibition opener. Red Sox manager Alex Cora said he got a jolt Wednesday when the Twins sent over their roster card. The park held a moment of silence for him and other former Red Sox who died this offseason: Ike Delock, Jim Corsi, Jeremy Giambi and Julio Lugo.

Baseball’s bitter 99-day lockout moved a little further back in the rearview mirror when spring training games began Thursday.

The world's largest and oldest St. Patrick's Day celebration has returned after token processions during the pandemic.

The world's largest and oldest St. Patrick's Day celebration has returned after token processions during the pandemic.

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! This week on Forecasting Change we look at the warming of this holiday, the impact of our changing climate on beer!

Looking deeper into the ties between leprechauns and rainbows and other meanings of rainbows in Ireland.

St. Patrick’s Day is here! How much do you know about the holiday, beyond the green beer? Do you know anything about St. Patrick himself, or why we celebrate?

Some businesses are also getting in on the holiday celebrations turning everything green, from donuts to beer.

For 60 years, Chicago has turned its downtown river green to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. The annual tradition actually has its roots in a big problem for the city: sewage.

Let the festivities begin!

AAA is offering its towing program this St. Patrick’s Day weekend as an option for drivers who have been drinking in celebration.

St Patricks Day Savannah FILE - Revelers prepare for the 195-year-old St. Patrick's Day parade on one of the city's historic squares, Saturday, March 16, 2019, in Savannah, Ga. Savannah is gearing up for a big comeback of its most profitable holiday Thursday, March 17, 2022, as its beloved St. Patrick's Day parade returns for the first time since 2019. The St. Patrick's Day parade that's a 198-year-old tradition in Savannah will commence Thursday for the first time since 2019. Started in 1824 by Irish immigrants to Savannah, the St. Patrick's Day parade has ballooned into a sprawling celebration that's one of the South's largest street parties after Mardi Gras. The event has drawn some of the biggest St. Patrick's Day crowds in the past. Swanson plans to open at 8 a.m. on St. Patrick's Day and serve a breakfast of eggs, sausage and green grits to early bird customers.

Park fountains are gushing with water dyed bright green, hotels are filling up and bar owners are making sure they have lots of beer and extra staff to sell it.

St. Patrick's Day 2022: 5 places to get green food, drinks and deals Stock photo of Guinness. Craving some Irish fare, green food or cheap eats this St. Patrick's Day? (Richard l'Anson/Getty Images)Craving some Irish fare, green food or cheap eats this St. Patrick’s Day? Through Thursday, participating Krispy Kreme locations are selling holiday-themed specialty doughnuts, such as the Lenny Leprechaun, Luck O’ the Rainbow, St. Patrick’s Shamrock and St. Patrick’s Sprinkle. Offerings on the St. Patrick’s Day bar menu include Guinness Fish and Chips, Guinness Mussels, Corned Beef Sliders and Corned Beef and Cabbage.

McDonald’s is bringing back its iconic green Shamrock Shake at participating restaurants nationwide.

Like clockwork, Dropkick Murphys are heading out on a St. Patrick's Day-themed tour of the United States in March, and Orlando is one of the...

Missing Elvis A bust of Elvis Presley complete with a shamrock cap and beads stands guard as bartender Tom Eckstein mixes a drink for a St. Patrick's Day partier Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at Jimmy's Bar in West Peoria, Ill. Somebody who ain't nothin' but a hound dog has made off with an Elvis Presley bust from a Central Illinois saloon. The Peoria Journal Star reports that the theft of the King of Rock n' Roll from atop the bar of Jimmy's Bar in West Peoria happened sometime between Saturday afternoon Oct.23, 2021 and Sunday morning. An Elvis Presley bust that was swiped from a central Illinois bar has been returned after the story of its theft attracted international attention. Employees at Jimmy's Bar found the missing bust Thursday night sitting on a porch outside the West Peoria saloon, the Peoria Journal Star reported. For copyright information, check with the distributor of this item, Journal Star.

Missing Elvis A bust of Elvis Presley complete with a shamrock cap and beads stands guard as bartender Tom Eckstein mixes a drink for a St. Patrick's Day partier Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at Jimmy's Bar in West Peoria, Ill. Somebody who ain't nothin' but a hound dog has made off with an Elvis Presley bust from a Central Illinois saloon. The Peoria Journal Star reports that the theft of the King of Rock n' Roll from atop the bar of Jimmy's Bar in West Peoria happened sometime between Saturday afternoon Oct.23, 2021 and Sunday morning. An Elvis Presley bust that was swiped from a central Illinois bar has been returned after the story of its theft attracted international attention. Employees at Jimmy's Bar found the missing bust Thursday night sitting on a porch outside the West Peoria saloon, the Peoria Journal Star reported. For copyright information, check with the distributor of this item, Journal Star.

The NOAA-20 satellite captured this stunning image of Ireland on March 16, 2021, just ahead of St. Patrick's Day. (Image credit: NOAA)Ireland is already showing off verdant green finery in an image captured from space one day before the island's iconic holiday, St. Patrick's Day. The satellite loops from pole to pole more than a dozen times a day, looking down on wherever the planet is experiencing mid-afternoon. And with a little luck, NOAA-20 caught the island nearly bare of clouds that otherwise mask the satellite's view. The result is a stunning image of the aptly named "Emerald Isle."

Wednesday marks St. Patrick’s Day, and Central Florida’s theme parks are the perfect place to celebrate with both family and friends. While visiting Universal Orlando Resort be sure to head to Universal Studios to check out Finnegan’s Bar and Grill. Fuzzy Leprechaun (Universal Orlando Blog)One drink that Universal Orlando recently showcased in its blog was called the Fuzzy Leprechaun. Each year, the restaurant throws its biggest party of the year, the Mighty St. Patrick’s Festival. Available at Gasparilla Island Grill, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa (Disney Parks Blog)Walt Disney World resorts are also celebrating St. Patrick’s Day.

President Joe Biden speaks during a virtual meeting with Ireland's Prime Minister Micheal Martin on St. Patrick's Day, in the Oval Office of the White House, Wednesday, March 17, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden marked St. Patrick’s Day on Wednesday by recommitting the U.S. to the Good Friday Agreement, which has come under increasing stress following the United Kingdom's exit from the European Union. Before the meeting, the president attended a morning Mass at the aptly named St. Patrick’s Church near his family home in Wilmington, Delaware, then returned to the White House to partake in the St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, which were toned down due to the coronavirus pandemic. In keeping with recent tradition, the water in fountains outside the White House ran green for the day. Biden and Martin also emphasized their commitment to addressing global challenges and combating the coronavirus, among other issues, the White House said.

ljubaphoto | E+ | Getty ImagesAbout 90 million Americans now have those $1,400 stimulus checks in their bank accounts. More from Personal Finance:Here's who qualifies for the new $1,400 stimulus checksNew $1,400 stimulus checks could be garnished for unpaid debtsWhy Americans paid over $66 million to cash first stimulus checks Recipients of this first tranche include those who provided direct deposit information on their 2019 or 2020 tax returns, or who submitted their information through the IRS non-filer tool last year. The majority of the stimulus payments will be sent by direct deposit, according to the IRS. The ACH Network is a payment system that enables direct deposits and payments to accounts at U.S. banks and credit unions nationwide. Nacha organization that oversees the ACH NetworkWith every ACH payment — or direct deposit — instruction, there is a corresponding date, according to the National Automated Clearing House Association, or Nacha, the organization that oversees the ACH Network.

Even though St. Patrick’s Day is more than a month away, McDonald’s is already preparing to bring back its Shamrock Shake. Beginning Feb. 15, the fan-favorite will go on sale at locations for a limited time, as well as the Oreo Shamrock McFlurry. McDonald’s first started selling the Shamrock Shake in 1970. [TRENDING: Even colder air on the way | Latest on $1,400 economic relief payments | Bars, nightclubs continue to disobey local COVID-19 rules]The Shamrock Shake is part of a big month for McDonald’s, which is expected to roll out three new chicken sandwiches on Feb. 24.

I hope you had a good Thanksgiving. These are the same faces I celebrated St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Mother's Day and everyone's birthday with this year. Comedian Jim Gaffigan's Thanksgiving holiday was shared with the same people he's been in lockdown with since March. CBS NewsI cooked brats for these same six people and their same six faces on Labor Day, 4th of July, and Memorial Day. But it occurred to me, if the year 2020 were a song, it would be "Hotel California" by The Eagles.

ORLANDO, Fla. – For many bar-goers, their St. Patrick’s Day festivities in downtown Orlando were canceled after Gov. Ron DeSantis ordered all bars and nightclubs to shutter their doors due to the coronavirus. Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer also issued an executive order Tuesday, banning alcohol sales at bars and restaurants throughout the city but later said the city would follow the state-wide executive order. [MORE: Central Florida breweries adapt after Florida bars ordered to close amid coronavirus pandemic | Interactive map shows Florida coronavirus cases in real time]Dyer’s executive order differed from the governor’s restrictions, which ordered all bars and clubs to close for 30 days statewide though some may be able to sell food. To keep up with the latest news on the pandemic, subscribe to News 6′s coronavirus newsletter or go to ClickOrlando.com/coronavirus.

St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner, and since most of us will be spending the holiday indoors instead of heading to our favorite pub, why not have yourself a delicious Irish meal straight from your Instant Pot?

A St. Patrick’s Day in Ireland without celebrations at local pubs? Yes, it is true, and just the latest example of how serious the coronavirus pandemic has become. The Irish government sent a release Sunday asking all pubs be closed from Sunday night until March 29 to help quell the spread of the coronavirus. St. Patrick’s Day celebrations surely will be affected around the world, and it’s hard to imagine you can’t even go to a pub in the heart of Ireland anymore to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. But that once again emphasizes the seriousness of the pandemic and the sacrifices so many are making.

Those looking to get a pint on St. Patrick's Day at a pub in Ireland will now have to look elsewhere. The guidance comes after multiple videos were posted on social media this weekend showing packed watering holes in the country, prior to the St. Patrick's Day holiday on Tuesday. There is very clear public health advice. There is very clear public health advice. All St. Patrick's Day parades across Ireland were already canceled due to coronavirus early last week.

Want to start celebrating St. Patrick’s Day a little early? Chili’s featured margarita of the month will help do just that. The restaurant’s $5 margarita for March is called Lucky Jameson. Sip on a mix of Jameson Irish Whiskey, Lunazul Blanco Tequila, Triple Sec and fresh sour. To celebrate its 45th birthday, you can drink $3.13 Presidente margaritas on March 13.

Nike has unveilled self-tying shoes that automatically tighten and loosen for comfort; Bumble Bee recalls thousands of cans of tuna; and AAA will help you get home safely this St. Patrick's Day. Those headlines and more from CBS MoneyWatch's Hena Daniels at the New York Stock Exchange.

Calendar: Week of March 16 Tuesday is St. Patrick's Day, and Friday is the first day of Spring - just some of the notable events of the week ahead. Jane Pauley reports.