St. Patrick's Day Coverage

Raleigh St. Patrick's Day parade marches on

Raleigh St. Patrick's Day parade marches on

Raleigh's St. Patrick's Day parade goes on without motorized vehicles

Raleigh hosted a St. Patrick's Day parade with no motorized vehicles for the first time.

Raleigh St. Patrick's Day parade marches on

Music, dancing, bagpipes and lots of green are expected at the St. Patrick's Day parade in downtown Raleigh with one difference this year - there will be no motorized vehicles.

Nakya Carter, 2024 CBC-UNC Diversity Fellow

Raleigh St. Patrick's Day Parade kicks off Saturday at 10 a.m.

The city of Raleigh will celebrate St. Patrick's Day with its annual parade Saturday at 10 a.m. WRAL News Anchor Jeff Hogan is this year's parade grand marshal.

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day, history & art in New Bern this weekend

This weekend in New Bern offers fun activities for all ages and interests. Whether you're seeking a festive St. Patrick's Day celebration, a historical adventure, or a chance to support local artisans, New Bern has something for you.

Jelia Hepner, WRAL multiplatform producer

NC's 'Booze It and Lose It' campaign gets revamp to fight drunk driving

The campaign recently tried using continuous alcohol monitoring (CAM) ankle bracelets after arrests on repeat offenders in seven western counties in North Carolina.

Monica Casey, WRAL Durham reporter

Tar Heel Traveler, Irish gathering

It's almost St. Patrick's Day, and Irish natives living in the Triangle are gathering at a house in Cary to celebrate with food and fun.

Music, skaters & 'lots of dogs': Raleigh St. Patrick's Day Parade rolls on despite new restrictions

The parade started at 10 a.m. on the west side of the State Capitol Building at the intersection of Hillsborough and Salisbury streets.

St. Patrick's Day 2024 restaurant deals and freebies

You don't need luck to score these great restaurant deals and freebies on St. Patrick's Day! You just have to read on for the list of offers and St. Patrick's Day themed treats.

Raleigh lifts pause on parade permits, plans St. Patrick's Day parade without vehicles

The city of Raleigh is planning its annual St. Patrick's Day Parade without motorized vehicles, following the death of an 11-year-old girl while dancing in the 2022 Raleigh Christmas Parade.

WRAL Staff

Thousands participate in St. Patrick's Day celebration downtown Raleigh Saturday night

St. Patrick's day celebrations draw huge crowds downtown Raleigh over the weekend.

Brett Knese, WRAL multimedia journalist

St. Patricks Day celebration draws huge crowd downtown Raleigh Saturday night

Thousands participate in St. Patricks Day celebration downtown Raleigh Saturday night. Officers take extra steps to make sure crowds do not get too rowdy.

Law enforcement cracks down on drunk driving with Booze it and Lose it campaign for St. Patrick's Day

A night of celebration being dubbed one of the most dangerous to be on roads by law enforcement. Tonight patrols by sheriff's deputies stepped up as part of the Booze It and Lose It Campaign.

Aaron Thomas, WRAL reporter

Raleigh police prepare for rowdy St. Patrick's Day celebrations

The Raleigh Police Department on Friday will increase patrols in preparation of St. Patrick's Day celebrations.

Nia Harden, WRAL reporter

Chicago River dyed green in honor of St. Patrick's Day

A beloved tradition took place today as the Chicago River was dyed green in honor of St. Patrick's Day.

St. Patrick's Day parade brings Irish spirit, safely, to downtown Raleigh

The 39th annual St. Patrick's Day Parade made the City of Oaks look a bit like the Emerald City on Saturday.

Eric Miller, WRAL multimedia journalist

Raleigh St. Patrick's Day parade a hit with paradegoers

The 39th annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in Raleigh went smoothly and safely on Saturday with new regulations in effect.

Raleigh adding new safety measures to St. Patrick's Day parade months after tragedy

Preparations are underway in downtown Raleigh for the annual St. Patrick's Day parade.

Nia Harden, WRAL reporter

Added safety measures at Raleigh parade after tragedy

After an 11-year-old girl was killed in the Christmas parade months ago, the City of Raleigh has added safety measures for the St. Patrick's Day parade.

New rules announced for Raleigh St. Patrick's Day Parade

The city of Raleigh announced rules for the St. Patrick's Day Parade coming up Saturday in downtown Raleigh.

Destinee Patterson, WRAL reporter

Pub rolls out Lucky Charms beer for St. Patrick's Day

What better drink to have on this St. Patrick's Day.. an IPA with Lucky Charms being served at a pub in Delaware.

Traditional Irish foods to try for St. Patrick's Day

If you're looking to try something new this St. Patrick's Day, consider coddle, soda bread or boxty.

Free Krispy Kreme O'riginal Glazed Doughnut March 16 & 17 plus new St. Patrick's Day Collection

Krispy Kreme has rolled out a new St. Patrick's Day Collection plus you can score a free O'riginal Glazed Doughnut on March 16 & 17 when you wear green!

Chicago River turns green as St. Patrick's Day nears

St. Patrick's Day celebrations were in full swing Saturday in Chicago as the city welcomes back crowds to watch the Chicago River dyed green.

With storms in Saturday morning forecast, Raleigh St. Patrick's Day parade will start later

The weather may be poor on Saturday for one of downtown Raleigh's largest events, but organizers say the St. Patrick's Day parade will go on rain or shine.