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The origins of the Butte St. Patrick's Day parade

BUTTE, Mont. — The Butte St. Patrick's Day parade has deep roots dating back to the late 1860s, a time when Irish migrants faced discrimination and struggled to secure employment in America. The story of this parade begins with Marcus Daly, the Irish-born founder of the Anaconda Mining

Iconic Butte carousel hosts family fundraiser event on Saturday

Iconic Butte carousel hosts family fundraiser event on Saturday

BUTTE, Mont. – The Spirit of Columbia Gardens will host a St. Patrick's Day-themed fundraiser on Saturday, March 7 to support the iconic carousel in Butte's Stodden Park. This carousel has been a part of Butte’s community for the past eight years. It was inspired

Chicago Isn't The Only City Where The Water Turns Green For St. Patrick's Day In 2026

Chicago Isn't The Only City Where The Water Turns Green For St. Patrick's Day In 2026

Every March, cities across the United States turn blue water to bright green for St. Patrick's Day, a quintessentially Irish holiday. St. Patrick's Day resonates strongly in the United States, in part because of the country's large Irish-American population. Over 32 million U.