St Patrick's Day Parade Takes Place In Sydney

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 21: A parade goer dressed as St Patrick takes part in the annual St Patrick's Day parade running through Sydney's CBD on March 21, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. The festival, with more than 70 floats and representation from all 32 counties of Ireland, marks the national day of Ireland, celebrated on March 17. (Photo by Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images)

St Patrick's Day Parade Takes Place In Sydney

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 21: Members of the Australian Irish Dancing Association assemble for the start of the annual St Patrick's Day parade in Sydney's CBD on March 21, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. The festival, with more than 70 floats and representation from all 32 counties of Ireland, marks the national day of Ireland, celebrated on March 17. (Photo by Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images)

St Patrick's Day Parade Takes Place In Sydney

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 21: A young dancer waves the Irish flag during the annual St Patrick's Day parade in Sydney's CBD on March 21, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. The festival, with more than 70 floats and representation from all 32 counties of Ireland, marks the national day of Ireland, celebrated on March 17. (Photo by Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images)

St Patrick's Day Parade Takes Place In Sydney

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 21: Parade goers walk with Irish Red Setters during the annual St Patrick's Day parade in Sydney's CBD on March 21, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. The festival, with more than 70 floats and representation from all 32 counties of Ireland, marks the national day of Ireland, celebrated on March 17. (Photo by Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images)

St Patrick's Day Parade Takes Place In Sydney

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 21: Young dancers warm up prior to the start of the annual St Patrick's Day parade in Sydney's CBD on March 21, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. The festival, with more than 70 floats and representation from all 32 counties of Ireland, marks the national day of Ireland, celebrated on March 17. (Photo by Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images)

St Patrick's Day Parade Takes Place In Sydney

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 21: A parade goer dances during the annual St Patrick's Day parade in Sydney's CBD on March 21, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. The festival, with more than 70 floats and representation from all 32 counties of Ireland, marks the national day of Ireland, celebrated on March 17. (Photo by Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images)

St Patrick's Day Parade Takes Place In Sydney

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 21: A young girl watches the annual St Patrick's Day parade running through Sydney's CBD on March 21, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. The festival, with more than 70 floats and representation from all 32 counties of Ireland, marks the national day of Ireland, celebrated on March 17. (Photo by Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images)

Pittsburgh Penguins v New Jersey Devils

NEWARK, NJ - MARCH 17: A fan shows up decked out for St. Patricks Day as the Pittsburgh Penguins face off against the New Jersey Devils at the Prudential Center on March 17, 2010 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

The South Lawn Fountain is seen dyed green, with the White House behind, on St. Patrick's Day

WASHINGTON - MARCH 17: (AFP OUT) The South Lawn Fountain is dyed green in honor of St. Patrick's Day at the White House March 17, 2010 in Washington DC. St. Patrick died more than 1,500 years ago on March 17. It's now the saint's designated feast day. (Photo by Michael Reynolds-Pool/Getty Images)

Chicago River Dyed Green For St. Patrick's Day Parade

CHICAGO - MARCH 13: Spectators react as they brave rain and 40 degree temperatures to watch the St. Patrick's Day parade March 13, 2010 in Chicago, Illinois. The parade was part of a St. Patrick's Day celebration that included dying the Chicago River green. (Photo by Frank Polich/Getty Images)

Detroit Pistons v Dallas Mavericks

DALLAS - MARCH 17: Don Knobler of Dallas, Texas wears shamrock glasses in the spirit of St. Patrick's day before a game between the Detroit Pistons and the Dallas Mavericks on March 17, 2009 at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Detroit Pistons v Dallas Mavericks

DALLAS - MARCH 17: Don Knobler of Dallas, Texas wears shamrock glasses in the spirit of St. Patrick's day before a game between the Detroit Pistons and the Dallas Mavericks on March 17, 2009 at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Detroit Pistons v Dallas Mavericks

DALLAS - MARCH 17: The Dallas Mavericks dancers wear shamrocks for St. Patrick's day on March 17, 2009 at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

President Obama Meets With Irish Taoiseach Brian Cowen

WASHINGTON - MARCH 17: Glasses of green champagne are carried by a waiter during the annual St. Patrick's Day reception in the East Room of the White House March 17, 2009 in Washington, DC. The room was lit with green lights for the occasion. (Photo by Matthew Cavanaugh-Pool/Getty Images)

Tavistock Cup Day 2

ORLANDO, FL - MARCH 17: David Feherty of Northern Ireland the Golf Channel Announcer is suitably attired for St Patrick's Day on the tee at the first hole during the second day of the 2009 Tavistock Cup at the Lake Nona Golf and Country Club, on March 17, 2009 in Orlando, Florida (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)

St Patrick's Day Celebrated In Auckland

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 17: "Deano and Gavin" enjoy the festivities on St Patrick's Day at the Muddy Farmer Bar on March 17, 2009 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Hannah Johnston/Getty Images)

St Patrick's Day Celebrated In Auckland

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 17: People enjoy the festivities on St Patrick's Day at the Muddy Farmer Bar on March 17, 2009 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Hannah Johnston/Getty Images)

St Patrick's Day Celebrated In Auckland

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 17: Connor Fidel pours pints of Guiness on St Patrick's Day at the Muddy Farmer Bar on March 17, 2009 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Hannah Johnston/Getty Images)

St Patrick's Day Celebrated In Auckland

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 17: Rae and Karen Teirney celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary on St Patrick's Day at the Muddy Farmer Bar on March 17, 2009 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Hannah Johnston/Getty Images)

St Patrick's Day Celebrated In Auckland

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 17: Rae and Karen Teirney celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary on St Patrick's Day at the Muddy Farmer Bar on March 17, 2009 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Hannah Johnston/Getty Images)

St Patrick's Day in London

LONDON - MARCH 16: St Patrick's Day revellers celebrate in Trafalgar Square on March 16, 2008 in London, England (Photo by Ben Stansall/Getty Images)

St Patrick's Day Festival 2007

LONDON - MARCH 18: Revellers gather to celebrate St Patrick's Day in Trafalgar Square on March 18, 2007 in London. Thousands of people gathered in the capital to celebrate St Patrick's day, with a parade from Hyde Park Corner finishing in Trafalgar Square, where celebrations were officially launched by Mayor of London Ken Livingstone. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)

St Patrick's Day Festival 2007

LONDON - MARCH 18: Revellers watch the St Patrick's Day parade on its way towards Trafalgar Square on March 18, 2007 in London, England. Thousands of people gathered in the capital to celebrate St Patricks day, with a parade from Hyde Park Corner finishing in Trafalgar Square, where celebrations were officially launched by Mayor of London Ken Livingstone. (Photo by Jeremy O'Donnell/Getty Images)

St Patrick's Day Festival 2007

LONDON - MARCH 18: Revellers watch the St Patrick's Day parade on its way towards Trafalgar Square on March 18, 2007 in London. Thousands of people gathered in the capital to celebrate St Patrick's day, with a parade from Hyde Park Corner finishing in Trafalgar Square, where celebrations were officially launched by Mayor of London Ken Livingstone. (Photo by Jeremy O'Donnell/Getty Images)

St Patrick's Day Festival 2007

LONDON - MARCH 18: Revellers gather to celebrate St Patrick's Day in Trafalgar Square on March 18, 2007 in London. Thousands of people gathered in the capital to celebrate St Patrick's day, with a parade from Hyde Park Corner finishing in Trafalgar Square, where celebrations were officially launched by Mayor of London Ken Livingstone. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)

Chicago Goes Green For St. Patricks Day Parade

CHICAGO - MARCH 17: Workers spread an orange powder to dye the Chicago River green before the start of St. Patricks Day Parade March 17, 2007 in in Chicago, Illinois.The river is dyed with a orange food coloring that is safe for the environment. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)

St. Patricks Day Festival In Seoul

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - MARCH 17: People enjoy St. Patrick's Day celebrations on March 17, 2007 in Seoul, South Korea. St Patrick's Day is Ireland's National Day celebrated by Irish people across the world. The modern secular holiday is based on the original Christian saint's feast day also thought to be the date of the saint's death. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images)

St. Patricks Day Festival In Seoul

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - MARCH 17: People enjoy St. Patrick's Day celebrations on March 17, 2007 in Seoul, South Korea. St Patrick's Day is Ireland's National Day celebrated by Irish people across the world. The modern secular holiday is based on the original Christian saint's feast day also thought to be the date of the saint's death. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images)

Saint Patricks Day Festival 2005

LONDON - MARCH 13: A girl in costume joins in the St Patrick's Day march on March 13, 2005 in London, England. . Around 25,000 people are expected to attend the free festival, featuring live traditional and contemporary Irish music and dance, and arts and crafts stalls to celebrate Ireland's national day ahead of March 17. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)

St. Patrick's Day Parade In Dublin

DUBLIN, IRELAND - March 17: A child waves a flag during the St Patricks Day Parade on March 17 2005 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Showbiz Ireland/Getty Images)

St Patrick's Day Celebrations Take Place In Belfast

BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND - MARCH 17: Andy Moore, with his face, spectacles and hat painted in the Irish tricolour, joins hundreds of people during the Main St. Patricks Day parade March 17, 2005, in Belfast, Northern Ireland. (Photo by Paul McErlane/Getty Images)

New York Holds Annual St. Patricks Day Parade

NEW YORK - MARCH 17: The St Patrick's Day Parade makes its way up 5th Avenue on March 17, 2006 in New York City. New York City has been holding the parade since 1762. (Photo by Michael Nagle/Getty Images)

New York Holds Annual St. Patricks Day Parade

NEW YORK - MARCH 17: Karim Simmons, of Queens, New York, watches as the St Patrick's Day Parade makes its way up 5th Avenue on March 17, 2006 in New York City. New York City has been holding the parade since 1762. (Photo by Michael Nagle/Getty Images)

Cheltenham Festival - Gold Cup

CHELTENHAM, UNITED KINGDOM - MARCH 17: A gentleman punter is seen drinking as he celebrates St Patricks Day during the Cheltenham Festival Day 4 at Cheltenham Race Course on March 17, 2006 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Christopher Lee/Getty Images)

St Patrick's Day In Auckland

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 17: Stephanie Kelly-Woolmore (L) of Isle of Man in the Irish Sea celebrates St Patricks day with Denise Corlett, March 17, 2006 at the Viaduct Harbour in Auckland, New Zealand. St Patricks Day is Irelands National Day which brings many to local Irish pubs to celebrate. (Photo by Sandra Mu/Getty Images)

St Patricks Day Parade in London

LONDON - MARCH 12: A small dog attends a Saint Patrick's Day parade on March 12, 2005 in London. The parade consisted of more than 4,000 musicians, dancers and Irish community representatives. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images)

St Patricks Day Parade in London

LONDON - MARCH 12: A Saint Patrick figure on stilts makes his way towards Parliament on a Saint Patrick's Day parade on March 12, 2005 in London. The parade consisted of more than 4,000 musicians, dancers and Irish community representatives. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images)

St Patricks Day Parade in London

LONDON - MARCH 12: A girl watches as a Saint Patrick's Day parade makes it's way to Trafalgar Square on March 12, 2005 in London. The parade consisted of more than 4,000 musicians, dancers and Irish community representatives. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images)

St Patricks Day Parade in London

LONDON - MARCH 12: The water in the fountains in Trafalgar Square is turned green in honour of a Saint Patrick's Day parade on March 12, 2005 in London. The parade consisted of more than 4,000 musicians, dancers and Irish community representatives. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images)

Chicago Goes Green For Annual St. Patricks Day Parade

CHICAGO - MARCH 11: A parade participant dressed in a leprechaun outfit greets well-wishers in the St. Patrick's Day parade March 11, 2006 in Chicago, Illinois. This is Chicago's 51st annual St. Patrick's Day parade. (Photo by Tim Boyle/Getty Images)

Chicago Goes Green For Annual St. Patricks Day Parade

CHICAGO - MARCH 11: Lucy, an English Bulldog, marches in the St. Patrick's Day parade March 11, 2006 in Chicago, Illinois. This is Chicago's 51st annual St. Patrick's Day parade. (Photo by Tim Boyle/Getty Images)

Chicago Goes Green For Annual St. Patricks Day Parade

CHICAGO - MARCH 11: Members of the Sheila Tully Irish Dancers perform in the St. Patrick's Day parade March 11, 2006 in Chicago, Illinois. This is Chicago's 51st annual St. Patrick's Day parade. (Photo by Tim Boyle/Getty Images)

Chicago Goes Green For Annual St. Patricks Day Parade

CHICAGO - MARCH 11: Members of the Lincoln Park Hibernians dressed as St. Patrick Elvis's march in the St. Patrick's Day parade March 11, 2006 in Chicago, Illinois. This is Chicago's 51st annual St. Patrick's Day parade. (Photo by Tim Boyle/Getty Images)

Chicago Goes Green For Annual St. Patricks Day Parade

CHICAGO - MARCH 11: Members of the Shannon Rovers Pipe Band prepare to march in the St. Patrick's Day parade March 11, 2006 in Chicago, Illinois. This is Chicago's 51st annual St. Patrick's Day parade. (Photo by Tim Boyle/Getty Images)

Chicago Goes Green For Annual St. Patricks Day Parade

CHICAGO - MARCH 11: Nancy Gross watches the St. Patrick's Day parade March 11, 2006 in Chicago, Illinois. This is Chicago's 51st annual St. Patrick's Day parade. (Photo by Tim Boyle/Getty Images)

Rob Highsted gets into the swing of St Patricks da

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 17: Rob Highsted gets into the swing of St Patricks day with painted green nails and hair outside Murphys Bar in the city. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)

Baltimore Orioles v St. Louis Cardinals

JUPITER, FL - MARCH 17: A grounds crew member walks out to the infield with a specialty base for St. Patricks Day before the start of the Baltimore Orioles against the St. Louis Cardinals game on March 17, 2005 at Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter, Florida. (Photo by Eliot J. Schechter/Getty Images)

St. Patrick's Day Parade In Dublin

DUBLIN, IRELAND - March 17: The St Patricks Day Parade passes through the capital on March 17 2005 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Showbiz Ireland/Getty Images)

St. Patrick's Day Parade In Dublin

DUBLIN, IRELAND - March 17: The St Patricks Day Parade passes through the capital on March 17 2005 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Showbiz Ireland/Getty Images)

New York Prepares for St Patricks Day

NEW YORK - MARCH 16: A shamrock is viewed in the window of an Irish pub in preparation for St Patrick's Day celebrations March 16, 2005 in New York City. New York, one of the largest homes to Irish diaspora in America, is preparing for festivities to kick off around the city with the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Saint Patricks Day Festival 2005

LONDON - MARCH 13: A girl in costume joins in the St Patrick's Day march on March 13, 2005 in London, England. . Around 25,000 people are expected to attend the free festival, featuring live traditional and contemporary Irish music and dance, and arts and crafts stalls to celebrate Ireland's national day ahead of March 17. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)

Saint Patricks Day Festival 2005

LONDON - MARCH 13: Natalie Giarino (R) and Norana Giarino join in the St Patrick's Day march on March 13, 2005 in London, England. Around 25,000 people are expected to attend the free festival, featuring live traditional and contemporary Irish music and dance, and arts and crafts stalls to celebrate Ireland's national day ahead of March 17. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)

Chicago Celebrates St. Patricks Day With 50th Annual Parade

CHICAGO - MARCH 12: A leprechaun and his mate are seen in the St. Patrick's Day parade March 12, 2005 in Chicago, Illinois. Chicago is celebrating St. Patrick's Day with its 50th annual parade. (Photo by Tim Boyle/Getty Images)

St Patrick's Day Parade In Dublin

DUBLIN, IRELAND - MARCH 17: St Patrick's Day Parade on March 17, 2004 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by ShowBiz Ireland/Getty Images)

St Patrick's Day Parade In Dublin

DUBLIN, IRELAND - MARCH 17: Kerry McFadden posesat the St Patrick's Day Parade on March 17, 2004 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by ShowBiz Ireland/Getty Images)

Philadelphia Holds Its 53rd Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade

PHILADELPHIA - MARCH 14: Bill Hare, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania participates in the 53rd Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade dressed as a leprechaun March 14, 2004 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. An estimated 10,000 people came out to watch parade which featured more then 120 marching units and included musical bands, Irish dancers, and Irish culture groups. St. Patrick's Day is March 17, 2004. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Getty Images)

Philadelphia Holds Its 53rd Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade

PHILADELPHIA - MARCH 14: Bill Hare, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania participates in the 53rd Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade dressed as a leprechaun March 14, 2004 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. An estimated 10,000 people came out to watch parade which featured more then 120 marching units and included musical bands, Irish dancers, and Irish culture groups. St. Patrick's Day is March 17, 2004. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Getty Images)

St. Patrick's Day Celebrations Are Held in Chicago

CHICAGO - MARCH 13: An onlooker with over-sized green clover sunglasses watches activities in the St. Patrick's Day parade March 13, 2004 in Chicago, Illinois. St. Patrick's Day officially arrives March 17. (Photo by Tim Boyle/Getty Images)

Irish-Americans Attend Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade

WASHINGTON - MARCH 16: A girl peers from a float during the annual St. Patrick's Day parade March 16, 2003 in Washington, DC. Irish-Americans in the Washington area celebrate the St. Patrick's Day by marching on Constitution Avenue with dancers, bands and floats. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Irish-Americans Attend Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade

WASHINGTON - MARCH 16: John Toner, of Leesburg, Virginia, watches the annual St. Patrick's Day parade with her daughter Kelly, 5, March 16, 2003 in Washington, DC. Irish-Americans in the Washington area celebrate the St. Patrick's Day by marching on Constitution Avenue with dancers, bands and floats. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

St. Patrick's Day In London

LONDON - MARCH 16: A young girl eats an ice cream during St Patrick's Day celebrations March 16, 2003 in London. London celebrated Ireland's national day with a parade from Hyde Park Corner to Victoria Embankment and a festival along the Southbank. St Patrick's Day is officially March 17. (Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)

Chicago's St. Patrick's Day Parade

386811 05: Jonathan Martin from Chicago, dressed as a leprechaun, poses for a photograph March 17, 2001 as he walks in Chicago's St. Patrick's Day Parade. (Photo by Tim Boyle/Newsmakers)

Chicago's St. Patrick's Day Parade

386811 04: Seven-year-old Abby Cochran from Indianapolis, IN. hangs on to her hat as she rides on a float March 17, 2001 during Chicago's St. Patrick's Day Parade. (Photo by Tim Boyle/Newsmakers)

St. Patricks Day Parade in Dublin

402463 04: A face painted spectator watches the St. Patricks Day parade March 17, 2002 in Dublin, Ireland. Wet weather failed to stop thousands from attending the 2,500 strong procession which celebrates Irelands Patron Saint. (Photo by Cathal McNaughton/Getty Images)

New York Saint Patricks Parade

402436 15: 7-month-old Sophia Dodd watches the annual St. Patricks Day parade pass by March 16, 2002 in New York City. A moment of silence was held during the parade to honor those killed in the September 11th terrorist attacks. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)