What’s the best way to commemorate any celebration? Why, playing a trivia game dedicated to it, of course! And, if our calendar is set right, we’re soon to see loads of green, at least a few leprechauns, and spill a dozen Guinnesses – it’s about time for Saint Paddy’s Day! So, without any further fussing, we’ve allowed ourselves to once again merge two of everyone’s favorites and created a list dedicated to St. Patrick’s Day trivia.
But before we jump right to the St. Patrick’s day questions and answers, we should probably do some basic fact-digging. Think of it as preparation for what’s to come. So, for starters, we should learn Paddy’s real name – Maewyn Succat. With that under our belts, we should also know that he lived sometime in the 5th century and was born Romano-British. As the story tells it (you’ll definitely find this question in our St. Patrick’s Day quiz!), then-Maewyn was abducted by Irish raiders and brought back to the Emerald Isle only to find God there. After spending some time herding sheep there, he came back to Britain, but the urge to come back to Ireland and drive away the very proverbial “snakes” (a.k.a. Pagan religion), was strong, and that’s what he did. Later on, he got his now-name, Patrick, from a Pope, and after that, it was a safe journey to becoming the patron saint of Ireland. This story is, of course, a very abbreviated one, but if you find yourself stuck on one or two of our St. Patrick’s Day trivia questions, you can always scroll back here for reference!
Now, grab something green, sing an Irish tune, and let’s get straight to the fun trivia below! Each of our questions has the answer provided in the comments section under it, but don’t cheat! Guess first, then check the answers! Rank the questions to your liking, and share this St. Patrick’s Day trivia with the people you’d like to play it with.
#1
About how many Americans claim to have some Irish ancestry?
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#2
What are the odds of finding a “lucky” four-leaf clover?
#3
According to Irish folklore, what will you find at the end of a rainbow?
#4
What is a boxty?
#5
What’s the average number of drinks consumed per person on St. Patrick’s Day?
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#6
Which European city held an Irish Festival over St Patrick’s Day weekend in 2015 that lasted 3 days?
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#7
Ireland’s St. Patrick’s Day Festival 2022 reached an audience of how many people?
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#8
Where and when was the first St. Paddy’s Day parade in America?
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#9
How many people visit New York’s St. Patrick’s Cathedral each year?
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#10
What American city has dyed its river green every St. Patrick’s Day since 1962?
#11
What is the national flower/emblem of Ireland?
#12
Which breakfast cereal has “Lucky the Leprechaun” as its mascot?
#13
What cheerful Irish greeting is often associated with St. Patrick’s Day?
#14
Which is a dry stout drink that is famous in Ireland?
#15
Why, traditionally, do people wear green on Saint Patrick’s day?
#16
How many countries observe and celebrate St Patrick’s Day?
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#17
In which year did St Patrick’s Day officially become a public holiday in Ireland?
#18
What’s the highest number of leaves ever recorded on a single clover stem?
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#19
What does “Erin go bragh” mean?
#20
How many pounds of green vegetable dye is now used to turn the Chicago River green?
#21
What is another name for Ireland?
#22
How many days does Dublin’s annual St. Patrick’s Day festival last?
#23
Up until the 1970s, pubs were closed in Ireland on St. Patrick’s Day—what place was the one exception?
#24
What was St. Patrick’s name when he was born?
#25
Name a historic site that has been lit up in green on St. Patrick’s Day in recent years.
#26
St. Patrick was originally associated with what color?
#27
According to the National Retail Federation, what percentage of people plan to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day?
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#28
On average, how much money do consumers spend on St. Patrick’s Day?
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#29
Why is St. Patrick’s Day celebrated on March 17?
#30
Why do we wear green on St. Patrick’s Day?
#31
Who was Saint Patrick?
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#32
Cultural influence from which country linked leprechauns with celebrations of Saint Patrick’s Day?
#33
Why was the name ‘Patrick’ was given to Saint Patrick?
#34
According to a survey by Hallmark, how many Americans exchange cards for St Patrick’s Day?
#35
Which Irish city waited until 1998 before openly celebrating the day with a parade?
#36
Which British city hosts the largest St Patrick’s Day parade in the UK?
#37
What breed of dog often leads, or is part of, St Patrick’s Day parades?
#38
What does a three-leaf shamrock symbolize on St. Patrick’s Day?
#39
What does the circle at the very center of a Celtic cross represent?
#40
Which Southern city has had a huge St. Patrick’s Day parade and celebration since 1813?
#41
Where was the real St. Patrick born?
#42
Name the giant, iconic Ferris wheel that turns green to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day in England.
#43
How do leprechauns earn their gold?
#44
Which pope canonized St. Patrick?
#45
What happened to Saint Patrick at age 16 before becoming a priest?
#46
How many people march in the NYC St. Patrick’s Day parade?
#47
Where is St. Patrick buried?
#48
What 1959 children’s movie helped shape the modern-day image of a leprechaun?
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#49
What’s the estimated market value of a leprechaun’s pot of gold (1,000 coins)?
#50
What must a leprechaun divulge if captured?
#51
What is the famous mascot creature associated with Saint Patrick’s Day?
#52
What is the real meaning behind Saint Patrick’s Day?
#53
Which Irish capital city did not officially celebrate the day with a parade until 1931?
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#54
It is customary for the Irish prime minister (Taoiseach) to give the U.S. President what symbolic gift on St. Patrick’s Day?
#55
When St. Patrick safely escaped from his captors and reached home under the guidance of God, what did he do?
#56
Some Irish old stories suggest that St. Patrick’s walking stick once miraculously transformed into what object?
#57
Who was the first President of the United States to attend a St. Patrick’s Day parade?
#58
In which country is St. Patrick the patron saint?
#59
What is the traditional main dish served at many St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in America?
#60
Which St. Patrick’s Day activity is more popular: attending a parade or making a special dinner?
#61
What notable mystery book author was Grand Marshall for the New York St. Patrick’s Day parade in 2011?
#62
What is the name of the official act that recognizes Saint Patrick’s Day as an Irish public holiday?
#63
When is traditionally considered the best time to sneak up on a leprechaun?
#64
What is the aim of kissing the Blarney stone on Saint Patrick’s Day?
#65
If you are looking for a pot of gold and you see a leprechaun with a shillelagh, what does this mean?
#66
Until the 1960s, what laws were imposed on Irish bars in Ireland on St Patrick’s Day?
#67
What is the slang term for the day among the Irish and those with Irish ancestry?
#68
What year did the annual shamrock ceremony begin in the White House?
#69
The international spread of St Patrick’s Day is in part due to mass emigration from Ireland in 1845 due to a famine. How is this famine better known?
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#70
The original Irish name for Leprechauns is ‘Lobaircin,’ what does this mean?
#71
A bell was removed from St.Patrick’s tomb, 60 years after he died. What is this bell called?
#72
Are the Catholic Church and the Anglican Communion the only churches which venerate St. Patrick?
#73
True or false? Saint Patrick drove out hordes of snakes from Ireland?
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