St. Patrick's Day Trivia

St. Patrick is the patron saint of

• Gaelic

• United States

• Ireland

• New York City

When was St. Patrick born?

• Around 387

• Around 528

• Around 916

• 1983

St. Patrick's Day occurs every year on

• May 17

• March 17

• May 15

• April 15

What did St. Patrick do for the people of Ireland?

• He is credited for helping the Irish escape Ireland.

• He spent 20 years traveling throughout Ireland building schools and churches.

• He invented the shamrock.

• He invented the color green.

What color was originally associated with St. Patrick's Day?

• orange

• yellow

• blue

• white

What mythical creature are leprechauns based on?

• Ogres

• Dwarfs

• Fairies

• Unicorns

Leprechauns were..

• fisherman

• tailors

• gardeners

• shoemakers

True or False: The first St. Patrick's Day parade was in Ireland.

• True

• False

What musical instruments are traditional at St. Patrick's celebrations?

• French horn

• Bagpipes and drums

• harp

• guitar

Which river is died green for St. Patrick's Day?

• Husdon RIver

• Colorado River

• Mississipi River

• Chicago River