St Patrick's

When you consider St. Paddies Day and the American festivities and parades that take place, well, the US has a way of making kitsch out of everything. Saint Patricks Day was a revered Catholic that brought Christianity to Ireland and was said to have banished all snakes from the island, paving the way to becoming a Saint. But the celebrations that take part in America have little to do with going to church or paying homage to St. Patrick. Here are some of the most bizarre American Saint Patricks Day celebrations that take place in the USA, brought to you by CityTapper.com.

Toronto Saint Patrick's Day

Reported by AOL, a Toronto man has for the past 35 years trekked into town for a St. Paddies Day drink. Common enough, although "town" is 32 miles away. Prohibition, habit, thirsty, but face it, that's just plain weird.

Maryville and New Hope's St Patrick's

Maryville, Missouri dukes it out with New Hope, Arkansas for holding the shortest Saint Patrick's day parade at less than 100 feet long.

Las Vegas St Patrick's Day

In Las Vegas where everything is rather strange, a seafood restaurant celebrates "St. Cabby's Day," at which cab drivers get a breakfast of green eggs and ham, and Lucky Charms cereal.

Massachusetts General Hospital Saint Patrick's Day

In Massachusetts, a hospital hosts an annual celebration of "Paddy O'Carousel"" a high-tech pill dispenser. The gadget gives patients their meds at appointed times, freeing up the staff to do other jobs.

Chicago St. Paddies Day

Chicago hosts one of the biggest parades of the nation, and it starts with dyeing their river green.

O'Neil Nebraska St. Paddies Day

O'Neil Nebraska gets into the spirit of Saint Patricks Day day by having kids eat green eggs and ham, and then paint a massive blarney stone erected at an intersection called "Shamrock".