As reported in the Irish Times 'From Montserrat to Perth: national day celebrated around world' . The paper gives a selection of 14 parades being held internationally. Saint Patrick's Day, or the Feast of Saint Patrick (Irish: Lá Fhéile Pádraig, "the Day of the Festival of Patrick"), is held on 17 March. Saint Patrick (c. AD 385–461), is the patron saint of Ireland.