The one day in the year when the Irish go wild about a Brit!

OffTopic:

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Ist das nun ein reines Wortspiel mit "pat" oder gibt es da einen mir unbekannten feststehenden Ausdruck?

I'd (AE) guess it's just a play on words.

Not going to drink any Guinness today but I think Guinness flavoured crisps are an acceptable replacement :)

Slàinte !

(nach der Lektüre des Artikels in #4)

St. Patrick's Day is a big deal in Chicago, especially for the South-Side Irish and those who have moved out of that enclave, but for many others. Traditionally, the beverage of choice for the day is green beer, but wouldn't be surprised if they drink an increasing amount of actual Irish beer these days.
I think they held the parade this past Saturday. For that, the center line of the streets that make up the parade route is painted green, and the Chicago River gets dyed a bright green. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qHHalOaQQs

(Don't worry – it's a non-toxic tracer dye used to track groudwater flow.)

In München haben sie letzten Sonntag das zwnzigste Mal eine Parade abgehalten.

Alkohol macht dszplniert.

Zu #6:

"Slàinte" ist Schottisch-Gälisch. Auf Irisch heißt es "Sláinte".