1. The first St. Patrick's Day parade in Connecticut occurred in 1842 in New Haven, and was organized by a group of Irish immigrants. It remains one of the oldest St. Patrick's Day parades in the country.

2. In 1996, the Connecticut General Assembly officially made March 17th "Irish-American Day". This designation celebrates the contributions Irish Americans have made to Connecticut's history and culture.

3. During the Revolutionary War, General George Washington ordered his troops to celebrate St. Patrick's Day to boost morale. In 1780, Connecticut soldiers stationed in Morristown, New Jersey celebrated with a parade and a feast.

4. In 1955, a severe snowstorm hit Connecticut on St. Patrick's Day, dumping over 20 inches of snow in parts of the state. Many residents were stranded in their homes and unable to attend celebrations.

5. In 2003, the Irish American Home Society in Glastonbury unveiled a statue of St. Patrick that is the largest outdoor statue of the saint in New England. The statue stands over 20 feet tall and weighs over 10,000 pounds.