Mar 17, 2023
St. Patrick's Day 2023
This Doodle’s Key Themes
Keep an eye out for some shamrocks because it’s St. Patrick’s Day! Today’s Doodle celebrates the greenest day of the year and honors Irish culture. On this day in 1903, Ireland declared St. Patrick’s Day a national holiday.
Every year, millions of people around the world attend parades and pubs to spend the day and celebrate with loved ones. Families and friends in Ireland gather at ceilidhs and local parades all around the country to celebrate their national day. In the United States, Irish Americans rally to march along with floats in the famous New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The White House even dyes the North Lawn fountain entirely green!
Today’s Doodle artwork was hand-crafted with cut acrylic glass to resemble a traditional stained glass window. The design incorporates Irish elements including a harp and shamrocks!
Wherever you may be, make sure to search for shamrocks, look for leprechauns, and wear lots of green. Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
Check out the behind-the-scenes process for today’s Doodle artwork
Frame building and acrylic glass inserting progress photos
A very special teammate (Bertie) overseeing the design process!
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