1. Delaware’s first St. Patrick’s Day parade took place in 1975 in Wilmington. It was started by a group of Irish men who wanted to celebrate their heritage and promote unity among all cultures.

2. An interesting tradition in Delaware for St. Patrick’s Day is the greening of the Wilmington water fountain on Market Street. This tradition has been ongoing since 1979.

3. Delaware is home to the oldest Irish society in the United States. The St. Patrick’s Society of Wilmington was founded in 1832 and hosts events throughout the year to celebrate Irish heritage.

4. The University of Delaware holds an annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration called “St. Paddy’s Unofficial.” This event draws thousands of college students from around the region to celebrate Irish culture and traditions.

5. In 2017, the city of Dover, Delaware celebrated St. Patrick’s Day by renaming some of its streets with Irish names. For example, Main Street was temporarily renamed “O’Main Street” and Loockerman Street became “O’Loockerman Street” for the day.