Friendly Sons of St. Patrick Friendly Sons of St. Patrick The Friendly Sons of St. Patrick, officially The Society of The Friendly Sons of St. Patrick for the Relief of Emigrants from Ireland, is an American charitable and social organization for Irish-Americans founded in 1771. The Society was founded in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on March 17 (St. Patrick's Day), 1771. Among the founders were General Stephen Moylan, aide to George Washington and cavalry commander in the Revolutionary War, and Thomas Fitzsimons, representative of Pennsylvania in the Continental Congress and signatory of the U.S. Constitution, both of whom were born in Ireland. George Washington became an honorary
Quebec City St-Patrick Parade several organisations and the Québec City administration, the St. Patrick's Day parade returned to the streets of Québec on March 13, 2010, for the first time in over 84 years. For the occasion, a portion of the NYPD Pipes and Drums were present as special guests. The event was considered to be a success across the board, drawing over 40,000 people into the streets of Vieux-Québec. The event is has continued in the years since then. Quebec City St-Patrick Parade The Québec City St-Patrick's Day Parade is the main event celebrating Saint Patrick's Day in Québec City. The event returned